Encapsulation of EGCG by Zein-Gum Arabic Complex Nanoparticles and In Vitro Simulated Digestion of Complex Nanoparticles by Jianchang Jin, Chengzhi Liu, Huafei Tong, Yulu Sun, Min Huang, Gerui Ren, Hujun Xie

“…Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has many excellent qualities such as its antitumor, antiradiation and anti-oxidation properties, but its application is limited because its oral bioavailability is low and stability is poor. …”
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Pectin Influences the Absorption and Metabolism of Polyphenols from Blackcurrant and Green Tea in Rats by Gunaranjan Paturi, Christine A. Butts, Nigel I. Joyce, Paula E. Rippon, Sarah C. Morrison, Duncan I. Hedderley, Carolyn E. Lister

“…Meanwhile, epicatechin and catechin gallate were present in the feces of rats fed a blackcurrant and green tea diet with and without 4% pectin. …”
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Effects of Green Tea Catechins on Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention: The Role of the Gut Microbiome by Nagi B. Kumar, Stephanie Hogue, Julio Pow-Sang, Michael Poch, Brandon J. Manley, Roger Li, Jasreman Dhillon, Alice Yu, Doratha A. Byrd

“…GTCs include (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which may modulate the molecular pathways implicated in prostate carcinogenesis. …”
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Anti-Cancer Effects of Dietary Polyphenols via ROS-Mediated Pathway with Their Modulation of MicroRNAs by Yasukiyo Yoshioka, Tomokazu Ohishi, Yoriyuki Nakamura, Ryuuta Fukutomi, Noriyuki Miyoshi

“…Several cell-based and animal studies have shown that dietary polyphenols like chlorogenic acid, curcumin, epigallocatechin-3-<i>O</i>-gallate, genistein, quercetin and resveratrol play a major role in these anticancer effects. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Pervistop^®, a New Combination Based on EGCG, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 and Hyaluronic Acid on Patients with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Persiste... by Cesare Aragona, Maria Salomè Bezerra Espinola, Gabriele Bilotta, Giuseppina Porcaro, Marco Calcagno

“…The women in the treated group received 200 mg epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), 400 µg folic acid (FA), 1 mg vitamin B12, and 50 mg hyaluronic acid (HA) for 12 weeks. …”
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Dietary Supplements for Weight Management: A Narrative Review of Safety and Metabolic Health Benefits by Eunice Mah, Oliver Chen, DeAnn J. Liska, Jeffrey B. Blumberg

“…Of these, caffeine, GTE (specifically epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG]), and choline have recommended intake limits, which appear not to be exceeded when used according to manufacturers’ instructions. …”
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Are Natural Compounds a Promising Alternative to Synthetic Cross-Linking Agents in the Preparation of Hydrogels? by Paulina Sapuła, Katarzyna Bialik-Wąs, Katarzyna Malarz

“…The main aim of this review is to assess the potential use of natural cross-linking agents, such as genipin, citric acid, tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, and vanillin in preparing chemically cross-linked hydrogels for the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. …”
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Molecular and Cellular Substrates for the Friedreich Ataxia. Significance of Contactin Expression and of Antioxidant Administration by Antonella Bizzoca, Martina Caracciolo, Patrizia Corsi, Thea Magrone, Emilio Jirillo, Gianfranco Gennarini

“…Finally, epigallocatechin gallate polyphenol administration counteracted the disorder, indicating protective effects of antioxidant administration.…”
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Targeting the TNF-α–TNFR interaction with EGCG to block NF-κB signaling in human synovial fibroblasts by Huanhuan Xu, Chunxia Gan, Zemin Xiang, Ting Xiang, Jin Li, Xueqin Huang, Xiangdong Qin, Titi Liu, Jun Sheng, Xuanjun Wang

“…. (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most active, abundant, and thoroughly investigated polyphenolic compound in green tea. …”
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In Vitro and In Silico Analysis of the Inhibitory Activity of EGCG-Stearate against Herpes Simplex Virus-2 by James D. Stamos, Lee H. Lee, Calvin Taylor, Tony Elias, Sandra D. Adams

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the antiviral potential of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from <i>Camellia sinensis</i> and a stable analog EGCG-stearate (EGCG-S) against HSV-2 in cultured Vero cells. …”
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Optimal Embedding of Graphs with Nonconcurrent Longest Paths in Archimedean Tessellations by Muhammad Faisal Nadeem, Ayesha Shabbir, Muhammad Imran

“…This question of Zamfirescu (1972) was the first variant of Gallai’s question (1966): Do all longest paths in a connected graph share a common vertex? …”
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The Role of Selected Dietary Factors in the Development and Course of Endometriosis by Anna Markowska, Michał Antoszczak, Janina Markowska, Adam Huczyński

“…This review article focuses on the potentially beneficial effects of compounds from the polyphenol group (curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, quercetin, resveratrol), vitamins, and selected micronutrients on endometriosis. …”
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Protective Evaluation of Compounds Extracted from Root of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> L. against Methylglyoxal-Induced Toxicity in a Neuronal Cell Line by Cheng-Hao Wang, Safwan Safwan, Min-Chi Cheng, Te-Yu Liao, Lin-Chen Cheng, Ting-An Chen, Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Yung-Feng Lin, Ching-Kuo Lee

“…Gallic acid and methyl gallate had potential cytotoxicity in N2A cells. This study showed that <i>R. rosea</i> might have potential neuroprotective activities.…”
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Synthesis, antioxidant activity and antibacterial study of EGCG complexes with iron(III) ions by Maysoon Alhafez, Fadi Kheder, Malak Aljoubbeh

“…Thus, studying the formation of (−)-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) complexes with iron ions in vitro might give more insight into their properties. …”
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Therapeutic potential of flavonoids in cancer: ROS-mediated mechanisms by Hasan Slika, Hadi Mansour, Nadine Wehbe, Suzanne A. Nasser, Rabah Iratni, Gheyath Nasrallah, Abdullah Shaito, Tarek Ghaddar, Firas Kobeissy, Ali H. Eid

“…Special attention is given to the ROS-mediated anticancer functions that (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), hesperetin, naringenin, quercetin, luteolin, and apigenin evoke in various cancers. …”
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Tea: age-old beverage as an effective cancer chemopreventive agent by Jasmine George, Nidhi Nigam, Yogeshwer Shukla

“…Therefore it is logical that future clinical studies should focus on examining the efficacy of tea and its active constituents, such as epigallocatechin- 3-gallate (EGCG) and theaflavins (TFs), in chemoprevention as an alternative to pharmacological agents. …”
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Phenolic Profile of <i>Croton urucurana</i> Baill. Leaves, Stems and Bark: Pairwise Influence of Drying Temperature and Extraction Solvent by Jáliston Júlio Lopes Alves, Maria Inês Dias, João C. M. Barreira, Lillian Barros, Osvaldo Resende, Ana Carolina Ribeiro Aguiar, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira

“…Likewise, it was possible to verify that samples extracted with the hydroethanolic solution allowed higher phenolic yields, either in individual compounds (except (epi)catechin-di-<i>O</i>-gallate) or total phenolics. The identification of the best operational conditions and phenolic profiles associated with each <i>C. urucurana</i> botanical part contributes to enabling their use in food or pharmaceutical-related applications.…”
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Phytochemicals as Chemo-Preventive Agents and Signaling Molecule Modulators: Current Role in Cancer Therapeutics and Inflammation by Muhammad Bilal Ahmed, Salman Ul Islam, Abdullah A. A. Alghamdi, Muhammad Kamran, Haseeb Ahsan, Young Sup Lee

“…While focusing on four main categories of plant-based anticancer agents, i.e., epipodophyllotoxin, camptothecin derivatives, taxane diterpenoids, and vinca alkaloids and their mode of action, we review the anticancer effects of phytochemicals, like quercetin, curcumin, piperine, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and gingerol. We examine the different signaling pathways associated with cancer and how inflammation as a key mechanism is linked to cancer growth.…”
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Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis After First Meningitis by Streptococcus gallolyticus: A Case Report by Yuan S, Xie P, Li P

“…Shuaishuai Yuan, Pailing Xie, Peijun Li Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care (C-ICU), Cardiac and Vascular Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Pailing Xie; Peijun Li, Email xiepl@hku-szh.org; 13213573655@163.comAbstract: We present a case study of a patient diagnosed with infective endocarditis (IE) following the initial symptom of meningitis caused by Streptococcus gallate subsp. Pasteur. Identification of IE by clinicians is vital for timely treatment measures and can improve patient prognosis. …”
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Biological Effects of EGCG@MOF Zn(BTC)₄ System Improves Wound Healing in Diabetes by Song Li, Jing Yan, Qiangqiang Zhu, Xinxiang Liu, Senlin Li, Shenhou Wang, Xuanjun Wang, Jun Sheng

“…Tea contains high levels of the compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It is considered an important functional component in tea and has anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. …”
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