Preferred Label : Green Tea Extract;
NCIt synonyms : Green Tea Polyphenols;
NCIt related terms : Tea, Green, Polyphenols; Tea, Green Extract;
NCIt definition : A defined, decaffeinated green tea polyphenol mixture isolated from Camellia sinensis,
a plant native to Asia, with antiviral and antioxidant activities and potential chemopreventive
activity. Green tea extract contains antioxidant compounds, including flavonoids,
vitamins and polyphenols such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which may have
antineoplastic properties. Consumption of green tea extract may confer chemopreventive
protection against various cancers including those of the prostate, stomach, and esophagus.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It is made
from decaffeinated green tea, and contains chemicals called catechins, which are antioxidants.;
NSC code : 715699;
Codes from synonyms : 9253; 805; CDR0000389271;
Origin ID : C2694;
UMLS CUI : C1704263;
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