Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG): chemical and biomedical perspectives

DG Nagle, D Ferreira, YD Zhou - Phytochemistry, 2006 - Elsevier
The compound (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the major catechin found in green
tea [Camellia sinensis L. Ktze.(Theaceae)]. This polyphenolic compound and several related
catechins are believed to be responsible for the health benefits associated with the
consumption of green tea. The potential health benefits ascribed to green tea and EGCG
include antioxidant effects, cancer chemoprevention, improving cardiovascular health,
enhancing weight loss, protecting the skin from the damage caused by ionizing radiation …