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ReviewMolecular neurobiology2025

Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Inhibits Oxidative Stress Through the Keap1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway to Improve Alzheimer Disease.

Shi Tang, Yong Zhang, Benson O A Botchway, Xichen Wang, Min Huang, Xuehong Liu

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Review in Molecular neurobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Shi Tang *Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
Yong Zhang *Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
Benson O A Botchway *Bupa Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, London, UK.
Xichen WangDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
Min HuangDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
Xuehong LiuDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, China. liuxueh6588@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Alzheimer disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease with an intricate pathophysiological mechanism. Oxidative stress has been shown in several investigations as a significant factor in AD progression. For instance, studies have confirmed that oxidative stress inhibition may considerably improve AD symptoms, with potent antioxidants being touted as a possible interventional strategy in the search for AD treatment. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) acts as a natural catechin that has antioxidant effect. It activates the kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated proteins (Keap1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway to inhibit oxidative stress. The Keap1/Nrf2 signal pathway is not only an upstream signaling target for a variety of antioxidant enzymes, but also minimizes high levels of reactive oxygen species. This report analyzes the antioxidant effect of EGCG in AD, elaborates its specific mechanism of action, and provides a theoretical basis for its clinical application in AD.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCatechinKelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1NF-E2-Related Factor 2Oxidative StressSignal TransductionAnimalsAntioxidantsHumansReactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidantsCatechinepigallocatechin gallateKEAP1 protein, humanKelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1NF-E2-Related Factor 2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesAlzheimer diseaseAntioxidantDegenerative diseaseEpigallocatechin-3-gallateKeap1/Nrf2 signal pathwayOxidative stressPolyphenol

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