Prooxidant Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in Health Benefits and Potential Adverse Effect
Joint Authors
Huang, Jianan
Liu, Zhonghua
Ouyang, Jie
Zhu, Kun
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the major polyphenolic compound present in green tea and is generally regarded as an effective antioxidant.
However, its chemical reactivity makes it susceptible to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) via autooxidation and exhibit prooxidant effects.
The prooxidant actions of EGCG could play a dual role, being both beneficial and harmful.
This review summarized recent research progress on (1) the anticancer, antiobesity, and antibacterial effects of EGCG and (2) the possible toxicity of EGCG.
The major focus is on the involvement of prooxidant effects of EGCG and their effective doses used.
Considering dosage is a crucial factor in the prooxidant effects of EGCG; further studies are required to find the appropriate dose at which EGCG could bring more health benefits with lower toxicity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ouyang, Jie& Zhu, Kun& Liu, Zhonghua& Huang, Jianan. 2020. Prooxidant Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in Health Benefits and Potential Adverse Effect. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206119
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ouyang, Jie…[et al.]. Prooxidant Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in Health Benefits and Potential Adverse Effect. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206119
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ouyang, Jie& Zhu, Kun& Liu, Zhonghua& Huang, Jianan. Prooxidant Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in Health Benefits and Potential Adverse Effect. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206119
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1206119