Monoalkylated Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (C18-EGCG) as Novel Lipophilic EGCG Derivative: Characterization and Antioxidant Evaluation

• Main Authors: Cristina Minnelli (Author), Roberta Galeazzi (Author), Emiliano Laudadio (Author), Adolfo Amici (Author), Dario Rusciano (Author), Tatiana Armeni (Author), Mattia Cantarini (Author), Pierluigi Stipa (Author), Giovanna Mobbili (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has the highest antioxidant activity compared to the others catechins of green tea. However, the beneficial effects are mainly limited by its poor membrane permeability. A derivatization strategy to increase the EGCG interaction with lipid membranes is considered as...