Synthesis of Gelatin-γ-Polyglutamic Acid-Based Hydrogel for the In Vitro Controlled Release of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) from Camellia sinensis
The antioxidant property and other health benefits of the most abundant catechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are limited because of poor stability and permeability across intestine. Protecting the EGCG from the harsh gastrointestinal tract (GIT) environment can help to increase its bioavailabi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-12-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/6/1/39 |