EGCG
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) is a type of catechin, which is a natural phenol and antioxidant. EGCG is found primarily in green tea, although smaller amounts can also be found in other foods such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Green tea is particularly rich in EGCG, and it is one of the key bioactive compounds responsible for the health benefits associated with green tea consumption.
Description
Product Name: | EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate ) |
Cas No.: | 989-51-5 |
Appearance: | White Powder |
Other Name: | (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate |
Solubility: | Water soluble |
Specification: | 40%~98% |
EGCG(Epigallocatechin Gallate ) is a kind of component extraction from Chinese Green Tea, it is the main activity and water soluble components.
EGCG has very strong antioxidant activity, the antioxidant activity of vitamin C is at least 100 many times, is 25 times the vitamin E, can protect cells from damage and DNA.
1. Antitumor effect
Inhibit the growth of cancer cells, inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, inhibit the activity of some enzymes related to tumor, induce apoptosis of cancer cells and increase cytotoxicity of some cells;
2. Antioxidant effect;
3. Deodorant, anti caries effect;
4. Anti UV radiation;
5. Bacteriostasis;