Protective Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against the Jellyfish <i>Nemopilema nomurai</i> Envenoming

Protective Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against the Jellyfish <i>Nemopilema nomurai</i> Envenoming

Jellyfish stings are the most common marine animal injuries worldwide, with approximately 150 million envenomation cases annually, and the victims may suffer from severe pain, itching, swelling, inflammation, arrhythmias, cardiac failure, or even death. Consequently, identification of effective firs...

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Main Authors: Jie Li, Qianqian Wang, Shuaijun Zou, Juxingsi Song, Peipei Zhang, Fan Wang, Yichao Huang, Qian He, Liming Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
jellyfish venom
hemolytic toxicity
proteolytic activity
cardiomyocyte toxicity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/4/283

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