New research on EGCG (green tea extract) It can improve blood brain barrier integrity and attenuate endothelial inflammation in the brain.


()-Epigallocatechin gallate inhibits endotoxin-induced expression of inflammatory cytokines in human
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()-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol component of green tea that has antioxidant activities. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces inflammatory cytokine production and impairs blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. We examined the effect of EGCG on LPS-induced expression of the inflamma...