General description
Catechins are major flavonoids present in green tea accounting to 90%. (−)-catechin is comparatively less bioavailable than the (+)-catechin for intestinal absorption.
Application
(-)-Catechin has been used:
- to test its binding affinity towards estrogen receptor
- as a reference standard in high-performance liquid chromatography for quantification of polyphenols from plant extracts (HPLC)
- as a reference standard in kinetic studies to quantify antioxidants from Iranian green tea leaves
Biochem/physiol Actions
Catechins have wide biological functionality. They induce antiviral and anticancer activities. Catechins also play a key role in regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It prevents fat accumulation.
- UPC:
- 51461516
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- C0567-5MG