Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on PMA-Induced MUC5B Expression in Human Airway Epithelial Cells

Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on PMA-Induced MUC5B Expression in Human Airway Epithelial Cells

ObjectivesAmong the inflammatory mediators, phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) is associated with the regulation of MUC5B expression in the airway epithelial cells. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the major component of green tea extract. The biological activity of EGCG includes reduction of...

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Main Authors: Eun Jung Song, Chang Hoon Bae, Jong-Yeon Kim, Yong-Woon Kim, So-Young Park, Si-Youn Song, Yong-Dae Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2013-12-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
MUC5B
p38
Matrix metalloproteinase-9
Airway epithelial cell
Online Access:http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-6-237.pdf

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