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'''(-)- | '''(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate''', often called '''EGCG''', is a chemical of the [[flavonoid]] kind that is found in [[green tea]] and herbal supplements which proponents suggest provides healthful benefits. Recent scientific literature has shown it inhibits the formation of amyloid fibrils or agrregates.<ref>{{cite journal|title=EGCG redirects amyloidogenic polypeptides into unstructured, off-pathway oligomers|author=D.E. Ehrnhoefer, J. Bieschke, A. Boeddrich, M. Herbst, L. Masino, R. Lurz, S. Engemann, A. Pastore & E.E. Wanker|journal=Nature Structural & Molecular Biology|volume=15|pages=558-566|year=2008|doi=doi:10.1038/nsmb.1437}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 3 September 2009
(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate, often called EGCG, is a chemical of the flavonoid kind that is found in green tea and herbal supplements which proponents suggest provides healthful benefits. Recent scientific literature has shown it inhibits the formation of amyloid fibrils or agrregates.[1]
References
- ↑ D.E. Ehrnhoefer, J. Bieschke, A. Boeddrich, M. Herbst, L. Masino, R. Lurz, S. Engemann, A. Pastore & E.E. Wanker (2008). "EGCG redirects amyloidogenic polypeptides into unstructured, off-pathway oligomers". Nature Structural & Molecular Biology 15: 558-566. DOI:doi:10.1038/nsmb.1437. Research Blogging.