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Reactive Carbonyl Species Scavenger: Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate

Authors :
Haiying Luo
Juanying Ou
Junqing Huang
Source :
Foods, Vol 13, Iss 7, p 992 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a prominent polyphenol found abundantly in tea, has garnered significant attention for its potential in preventing and ameliorating a wide range of diseases. Its remarkable antioxidant properties and ability to capture reactive carbonyl species make it a key player among tea’s polyphenolic components. This paper delves into the synthesis and origins of both EGCG and reactive carbonyl species (RCS), emphasizing the toxicity of RCS in various food sources and their formation during food processing. Understanding EGCG’s capability to capture and metabolize RCS is crucial for harnessing its health benefits. Thus, this paper explores the underlying mechanisms of EGCG for RCS inhibition and its role in capturing these compounds to generate EGCG-RCS adducts. And the absorption and metabolism of EGCG-RCS adducts is also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23048158
Volume :
13
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Foods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7f6683e9ac204f7289181b007051c2c2
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13070992