Therapeutic Potential of EGCG, a Green Tea Polyphenol, for Treatment of Coronavirus Diseases

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major catechin found in green tea, and there is mounting evidence that EGCG is potentially useful for the treatment of coronavirus diseases, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Coronaviruses encode polyproteins that are cleaved by 3CL protease (the mai...

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Main Authors: Junsoo Park, Rackhyun Park, Minsu Jang, Yea-In Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/3/197