EGCG inhibits CTGF expression via blocking NF-κB activation in cardiac fibroblast.

Cai, Yi

EGCG inhibits CTGF expression via blocking NF-κB activation in cardiac fibroblast. [electronic resource] - Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology Jan 2013 - 106-13 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1618-095X

10.1016/j.phymed.2012.10.002 doi


Animals
Catechin--analogs & derivatives
Cell Proliferation--drug effects
Cells, Cultured
Collagen--biosynthesis
Connective Tissue Growth Factor--antagonists & inhibitors
Disease Models, Animal
Fibroblasts--metabolism
Fibronectins--biosynthesis
Fibrosis--drug therapy
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic--drug effects
Humans
Male
Myocardium--metabolism
NF-kappa B--antagonists & inhibitors
Plant Extracts--pharmacology
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Tea--chemistry