Chapter title |
Catechins and Its Role in Chronic Diseases
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Chapter number | 4 |
Book title |
Drug Discovery from Mother Nature
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Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, October 2016
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DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-41342-6_4 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-941341-9, 978-3-31-941342-6
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Authors |
Yohei Shirakami, Hiroyasu Sakai, Takahiro Kochi, Mitsuru Seishima, Masahito Shimizu |
Editors |
Subash Chandra Gupta, Sahdeo Prasad, Bharat B. Aggarwal |
Abstract |
The mechanisms of action of polyphenols have attracted much attention. Catechins are generally known as tea polyphenols. Researchers have extensively investigated the molecular mechanisms of these substances, especially (-)-epigallocatechin gallate of green tea catechin, and have provided new insights in the prevention and therapy for chronic diseases. This chapter summarizes catechins and their effects on chronic diseases, including metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer, focusing on the effects of green tea catechins. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 41 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 5 | 12% |
Student > Master | 5 | 12% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 7% |
Researcher | 3 | 7% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 2 | 5% |
Other | 4 | 10% |
Unknown | 19 | 46% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 5 | 12% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 12% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 7% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 3 | 7% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 2 | 5% |
Other | 3 | 7% |
Unknown | 20 | 49% |