Low Dose Epigallocatechin Gallate Alleviates Experimental Colitis by Subduing Inflammatory Cells and Cytokines, and Improving Intestinal Permeability
Background: In this study, we investigate the impact of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the most abundant and potent catechin in green tea, on a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the underlying mechanisms of action. Methods: C57BL/6J mice were subjected to dextran sulfate sodium (...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1743 |