Epigalloccatechin-3-gallate Inhibits Ocular Neovascularization and Vascular Permeability in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial and Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells via Suppression of MMP-9 and VEGF Activation

Epigalloccatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the main polyphenol component of green tea (leaves of Camellia sinensis). EGCG is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Here, we identify EGCG as a new inhibitor of ocular angiogenesis and its vascular permeab...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lee, Hak Sung, Jun, Jae-Hyun, Jung, Eun-Ha, Koo, Bon Am, Kim, Yeong Shik
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2014
Materias:
Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6270782/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25123184
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules190812150

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6270782/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25123184
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules190812150

Ejemplares similares