EGCG Reduces Obesity and White Adipose Tissue Gain Partly Through AMPK Activation in Mice

EGCG Reduces Obesity and White Adipose Tissue Gain Partly Through AMPK Activation in Mice

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is the most abundant catechin in green tea, has many potential health benefits, including decreased weight gain and/or adipose tissue weight. Suggested mechanisms for body weight reduction by EGCG include: (1) a decrease in calorie intake and (2) activati...

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Main Authors: Fang Li, Chen Gao, Ping Yan, Meng Zhang, Yinghao Wang, Yue Hu, Xiaoyun Wu, Xuanjun Wang, Jun Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
EGCG
obesity
white adipose tissues
gene expression
AMPK
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2018.01366/full

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