Research progress of epigallocatechin gallate in radiation protection
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2023.06.019
- VernacularTitle:EGCG在抗辐射方面的研究进展
- Author:
Luxun YANG
1
;
Xinrui YANG
1
;
Jing LIU
1
;
Binghui LU
1
;
Shenglin LUO
1
;
Rong LI
1
Author Information
1. National Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, Army Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038 China.
- Publication Type:ReviewArticles
- Keywords:
EGCG;
Radiation protection;
Heavy metal ion;
Free radical scavenging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2023;32(6):700-704
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol component in green tea. EGCG has high free radical scavenging activity, radiation protection efficiency, and metal-chelating capacity due to its unique structure with hydroxyl groups. EGCG and its derivatives have been reported in various fields. This paper reviews the effects of EGCG, including radiation protection, heavy metal ion adsorption, and promotion of heavy metal ion excretion. EGCG has the potential to be used as an ideal radiation protection agent, heavy metal adsorbent, and even excretion promoting agent.
