(−)-Epigallocatechin gallate inhibits endotoxin-induced expression of inflammatory cytokines in human cerebral microvascular endothelial cells

(−)-Epigallocatechin gallate inhibits endotoxin-induced expression of inflammatory cytokines in human cerebral microvascular endothelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>(−)-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol component of green tea that has antioxidant activities. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces inflammatory cytokine production and impairs blood–brain barrier (BBB) integrity. We e...

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Main Authors: Li Jieliang, Ye Li, Wang Xu, Liu Jinping, Wang Yizhong, Zhou Yu, Ho Wenzhe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
67LR
endothelial
(−)-epigallocatechin gallate
LPS
NF-κB
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/161

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