Green Tea
Green Tea
Green tea leaf extract contains a variety of bioactive compounds. Initially isolated and studied for their antioxidant properties, these compounds were later found to also possess anticancer, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Catechin
Catechins are the most abundant polyphenolic compounds in green tea, accounting for approximately 70–80% of the total tea polyphenols. They include epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
Figure 1. Chemical Structure of Epicatechin
Main Functions:
Antioxidant:Scavenges free radicals, slows cellular aging, and helps prevent various diseases.
Anti-inflammatory:Exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, potentially benefiting certain inflammatory conditions.
Antibacterial:Inhibits bacterial growth and may help prevent some bacterial infections.
Lipid- and glucose-lowering:Studies suggest catechins can reduce blood lipids and glucose, contributing to cardiovascular health.
Others:Possess multiple additional bioactivities, including anticancer, antimutagenic, anti-radiation, and anti-aging effects.
Related Products
Name | ID | Grade & Purity |
(-)-Epicatechin | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO | |
| (-)-Epicatechin | Moligand™, Analytical Standard, ≥98%(HPLC) | |
| (-)-Epicatechin | Moligand™, ≥90%(HPLC) | |
| (-)-Epicatechin | Moligand™, ≥97%(HPLC) | |
(-)-Epicatechin gallate | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO | |
| (-)-Epicatechin gallate | Moligand™, ≥98% | |
| (-)-Epicatechin gallate | Moligand™, Analytical Standard, ≥98% | |
(-)-Epigallocatechin | Moligand™, Analytical Standard, ≥98% | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | Moligand™, ≥98%(HPLC) | |
(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate | Moligand™, Analytical Standard | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate | Moligand™, ≥98% | |
(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO |
Flavonoids
Flavonoids are an important class of phenolic compounds in plants, including quercetin , myricetin , and L-theanine .
Figure 2. Chemical Structure of Quercetin
Main Functions:
Antioxidant: Similar to catechins, flavonoids scavenge free radicals and protect cells from damage.
Anti-inflammatory: Inhibit inflammatory responses, providing relief for certain inflammatory conditions.
Antitumor: Some flavonoids suppress tumor cell growth and help prevent cancer.
Others: Exhibit antiviral activity, protect the cardiovascular system, and lower cholesterol levels, among other benefits.
Related Products
Name | ID | Grade & Purity |
Quercetin
| GMP | |
| Quercetin | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO | |
| Quercetin | Moligand™, Analytical Standard, ≥98.5% | |
| Quercetin | Moligand™, ≥95% | |
Myricetin | ≥97% | |
| Myricetin | Analytical Standard, ≥98% | |
| Myricetin | 10mM in DMSO | |
L-Theanine | 10mM in Water | |
| L-Theanine | ≥98% | |
| L-Theanine | Moligand™, 10mM in DMSO |
Tea Polyphenols
Green tea polyphenols, also known as tea polyphenols, are a collective term for a class of phenolic compounds. They are important bioactive components in green tea, present at relatively high levels, accounting for approximately 15–30% of the dry weight of green tea.
Figure 3. Chemical Structure of Green Tea Polyphenols
Main Functions:
Antioxidant: Scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative damage, and slow aging.
Anticancer: Components such as EGCG are believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and help prevent cancer.
Lipid-lowering: Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, contributing to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Exhibit antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, with applications in oral and skin care.
Related Products
Name | ID | Grade & Purity |
Tea polyphenols | Moligand™, TP98% | |
| Tea polyphenols | 10mM in DMSO |
References
1. Shimizu M, Adachi S, Masuda M, et al. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2011 Jun;55(6):832-43.
2. Lin YT, Wu YH, Tseng CK, et al. PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e54466.
3. Dong YS, Wang JL, Feng DY, et al. Int J Med Sci. 2014 Jan 28;11(3):282-90.
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