(–)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

One of the main polyphenolic constituents of green tea that exhibits potent antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Arrests cell cycling at G₀/G₁ phase and induces apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Shown to inhibit PMA-induced skin thickening and to activate of protein kinase C. Also activates ornithine decarboxylase and interleukin-1α mRNA and protein expression. Acts as an inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) gene expression and enzyme activity. Also blocks peroxynitrite-mediated formation of 8-oxodeoxyguanosine and 3-nitrotyrosine. Strongly and directly inhibits telomerase in cell-free systems and in cancer cell lines. An inhibitor of Dnmt1 (IC₅₀ = 210-470 nM). Acts as a selective and noncompetitive inhibitor of HAT activities (IC₅₀ = 30, 50, 60 and 70 µM for p300, CBP, PCAF and TIP60) with minimal effects on HDAC, SIRT and HMTase.

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
PMA-induced skin thickening

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Target IC₅₀: 210-470 nM against Dnmt1; 30, 50, 60 and 70 µM for p300, CBP, PCAF and TIP60

Packaged under inert gas

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze at -20°C. DMSO stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

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CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Toxicity: Irritant (B)