Effect of epigallocatechin gallate on gene expression of Staphylococcus aureus

Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus is an important nosocomial pathogen that produces various extracellular toxins. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) is a polyphenol that is abundant in green tea. EGCg displays strong antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. The effect of EGCg on gene expr...

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Main Authors: Apisada Kitichalermkiat, Mao Katsuki, Jun Sato, Takumi Sonoda, Yoshimitsu Masuda, Ken-ichi Honjoh, Takahisa Miyamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221371652030151X