EGCG
Type: molecule Aliases: epigallocatechin gallate
- Systems Analogy A green tea compound that activates cellular cleanup and protects cells from stress.
- Formal Definition Epigallocatechin gallate; the primary green tea polyphenol under investigation for modulating AMPK signaling and reducing oxidative stress.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsPhytochemical Regulation of Aging Pathways
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Singh BN, et al. Green tea catechin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG): mechanisms, perspectives and clinical applications. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2011;508(1):1-8. ↗
"EGCG acts on multiple signaling networks, notably cellular energy sensor cascades."