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Epigallocatechin (EGC)

See 3d molecule for Epigallocatechin using Jmol

Epigallocatechin (ECG),

Molecular formula C15H14O7

Molar mass 306.3

Food Sources: green teA

 

 

Epigallocatechin (ECG), IS an other type of catechin, with the gallate residue being in an isomeric cis position.

(-)-Epigallocatechin (EGC), one of green tea polyphenols, has been shown to inhibit growth of cancer cells. However its mechanism of action is poorly known ( Vergote et. al., 2002)

 

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