Protective effects of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate and (+)-catechin on paraquat-induced genotoxicity in cultured cells

Journal of Toxicological Sciences

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 199-204

  Tanaka, R ^a  

^a Akita Keijo Junior College   (Japan)

Author keywords

(+) Catechin; ( ) Epigallocatechin gallate; Genotoxicity; Paraquat; Polyphenol

Indexed keywords

CATECHIN; EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE; PARAQUAT; POLYPHENOL; REACTIVE OXYGEN METABOLITE;

ANIMAL CELL; ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY; ARTICLE; CELL CYCLE; CELL PROLIFERATION; CELL PROTECTION; CONCENTRATION RESPONSE; GENOTOXICITY; NONHUMAN; SISTER CHROMATID EXCHANGE;

ANIMALIA; LETHRINIDAE;

EID: 0033823516     PISSN: 03881350     EISSN: 18803989     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2131/jts.25.3_199     Document Type: Article

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