Neurodegenerative diseases and catechins:(−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate is a modulator of chronic neuroinflammation and oxidative stress

S Li, Z Wang, G Liu, M Chen - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Catechins, a class of phytochemicals found in various fruits and tea leaves, have garnered
attention for their diverse health-promoting properties, including their potential in combating …

Effect of bioactive compounds in processed Camellia sinensis tea on the intestinal barrier

N Chen, P Yao, MS Farid, T Zhang, Y Luo… - Food Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
The human intestinal tract plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the body against noxious
substances and microbial pathogens by functioning as a barrier. This barrier function is …

Chemical characterization, pathway enrichments and bioactive potentials of catechin-producing endophytic fungi isolated from tea leaves

D Sidhu, M Vasundhara, P Dey - RSC advances, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Endophytes acquire flavonoid biosynthetic genes from the host medicinal plants. Despite tea
(Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) being the major source of bioactive catechins, catechin …

Good girl goes bad: understanding how gut commensals cause disease

P Dey - Microbial Pathogenesis, 2024 - Elsevier
This review examines the complex connection between commensal microbiota and the
development of opportunistic infections. Several underlying conditions, such as metabolic …

Tea-derived endophytic fungi as an alternative source of catechins: Chemical characterization and evaluation of bioactivities

D Sidhu, M Vasundhara, P Dey - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Catechins are the main bioactive phytochemicals present in tea leaves. Since endophytic
fungi often acquire secondary metabolite biosynthesizing genes from the host plant, the …

Utilizing Indigenous Flora in East Africa for Breast Cancer Treatment: An Overview

EU Alum, T Tufail, DE Uti, PM Aja… - Anti-Cancer Agents …, 2025 - benthamdirect.com
Background Breast cancer is a significant global health challenge, contributing substantially
to cancer-related deaths. Conventional treatment methods, including hormone therapy …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the effect of green tea intake on cardiovascular diseases: A Mendelian randomization study in European and East Asian populations

Q Liang, Z Peng - Medicine, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Previous research shows that more than 70% of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are
attributed to modifiable risk factors. Here, we investigated relationship between consumption …

Catechin and quercitrin mitigate the cytotoxic effects of aflatoxin-B1 on liver and colon cells by inhibiting cytochrome P450 1A2 and 3A4, in silico

SA Tsega, VR Manoj, MH Gebretsadik, C Lumsangkul… - Food Bioscience, 2025 - Elsevier
Hepatocellular carcinoma and intestinal damage are the most commonly reported issues
associated with aflatoxin-B1 (AFB1) intoxications. AFB1 is biotransformed by cytochrome …

[HTML][HTML] The Gut–Heart Axis: Molecular Perspectives and Implications for Myocardial Infarction

K Rivera, L Gonzalez, L Bravo, L Manjarres… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Myocardial infarction (MI) remains the leading cause of death globally, imposing a
significant burden on healthcare systems and patients. The gut–heart axis, a bidirectional …

The potential of EGCG in modulating the oral-gut axis microbiota for treating inflammatory bowel disease

J Ge, M Li, J Yao, J Guo, X Li, G Li, X Han, Z Li, M Liu… - Phytomedicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a recurrent chronic intestinal disorder that includes
ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Its pathogenesis involves intricate …