Investigation of the Azorean <i>Camellia sinensis</i> Processing Conditions to Maximize the Theaflavin 3,3′-di-<i>O</i>-Gallate Content as a Potential Antiviral Compound

Investigation of the Azorean <i>Camellia sinensis</i> Processing Conditions to Maximize the Theaflavin 3,3′-di-<i>O</i>-Gallate Content as a Potential Antiviral Compound

The molecular constituents of <i>Camellia sinensis</i>, in particular epigallocatechin-3-<i>O</i>-gallate (EGCG) and, more remarkably, the galloylated theaflavins, mainly theaflavin-3,3′-di-<i>O</i>-gallate (TF-3,3′-DG), have been reported to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 3-...

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Main Authors: Lisete Paiva, Elisabete Lima, Madalena Motta, Massimo Marcone, José Baptista
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
coronavirus
COVID-19
tea polyphenolic components
theaflavin-3,3′-di-<i>O</i>-gallate
Azorean <i>Camellia sinensis</i>
tea plantation zones
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/6/1066

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