Human Serum Albumin Increases the Stability of Green Tea Catechins in Aqueous Physiological Conditions

Epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechingallate (ECG) and epigallocatechingallate (EGCG) are antioxidants present in the green tea, a widely used beverage whose health benefits are largely recognized. Nevertheless, major physicochemical limitations, such as the high instability of catec...

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Main Authors: Zinellu, Angelo, Sotgia, Salvatore, Scanu, Bastianina, Forteschi, Mauro, Giordo, Roberta, Cossu, Annalisa, Posadino, Anna Maria, Carru, Ciriaco, Pintus, Gianfranco
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4521934/