Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate on the Stability of Epicatechin in a Photolytic Process

Catechins belonging to polyhydroxylated polyphenols are the primary compounds found in green tea. They are associated with many physiological properties. Epicatechin (EC) is a non-gallate-type catechin with four phenolic hydroxyl groups attached. The changes in EC treated with color light illuminati...

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Main Authors: Shiuh-Tsuen Huang, Yi-An Hung, Meei-Ju Yang, Iou-Zen Chen, Jeu-Ming P. Yuann, Ji-Yuan Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/4/787