Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate Inhibits Fibroblast Contraction of Floating Collagen Gel: Interaction between Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate and Platelet Derived Growth Factor.

Authors :: Suzuki, Yasuo
Hattori, Shunji
Isemura, Mamoru
Source :: Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry. Aug2004, Vol. 68 Issue 8, p1817-1820. 4p. 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Investigates the effects of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on the contraction of floating collagen gel by fibroblasts. Interaction between EGCG and platelet-derived growth factor; Affinity chromatography; Enzyme-linked immunoassay; Mechanism of inhibition of collagen gel contraction by EGCG.

Subjects :: *CATECHIN
*COLLAGEN
*COLLOIDS
*FIBROBLASTS
*PLATELET-derived growth factor
*ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay

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