Epigallocatechin 3-gallate inhibits the plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase: effects on calcium homeostasis

Flavonoids are natural compounds responsible for the health benefits of green tea. Some of the flavonoids present in green tea are catechins, among which are: epigallocatechin, epicatechin-3-gallate, epicatechin, catechin and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The latter was found to induce apoptosi...

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Main Authors: Débora E. Rinaldi, Mallku Q. Ontiveros, Nicolas A. Saffioti, Maximiliano A. Vigil, Irene C. Mangialavori, Rolando C. Rossi, Juan P. Rossi, María V. Espelt, Mariela S. Ferreira-Gomes
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021004424