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green tea extract
green tea extract is a Botanical extract / Polyphenol antioxidant Small molecule drug developed by Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico. It is currently FDA-approved for Cancer prevention and adjunctive therapy (multiple cancer types), Cardiovascular health and metabolic support, General antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support. Also known as: Sunphenon 90LB, Epigallocatechin gallate, Polyphenol e, Sunphenon.
Green tea extract contains polyphenols, primarily catechins and EGCG, which act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Green tea extract, specifically Pu-erh tea extract, has been studied in clinical trials for its potential effects on glycemic control and glucose metabolism disorders. It is a small molecule with a modality of a small molecule, derived from the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant.
At a glance
| Generic name | green tea extract |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sunphenon 90LB, Epigallocatechin gallate, Polyphenol e, Sunphenon, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) |
| Sponsor | Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico |
| Drug class | Botanical extract / Polyphenol antioxidant |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, General wellness |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The active compounds in green tea extract, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), scavenge free radicals and inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways. These polyphenols modulate multiple cellular signaling cascades involved in inflammation, apoptosis, and cell proliferation, contributing to potential protective effects across various disease states.
Approved indications
- Cancer prevention and adjunctive therapy (multiple cancer types)
- Cardiovascular health and metabolic support
- General antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, dyspepsia)
- Hepatotoxicity (rare, at high doses)
- Caffeine-related effects (insomnia, anxiety)
Key clinical trials
- To Determine the Effect of Phaseolean on Glycemic Response to Carbohydrate Rich Meal in Healthy Adult Human Participants (NA)
- To Evaluate if Green Tea Can be Effective in Reducing the Progression of Prostate Cancer in Men on Close Monitoring (PHASE2)
- FRIEND: Fibroids and Unexplained Infertility Treatment With Epigallocatechin Gallate; A Natural CompounD in Green Tea (PHASE3)
- Beetroot Beverage and Repeated Sprint Power Output During RAST (NA)
- Monitoring of Early Disease Progression in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Curcumin, Vitamin D and Green Tea in IBS-D (NA)
- A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Papillex® on Abnormal Cervical Cells Caused by HPV. (NA)
- A Study to See if an Energy Drink With Caffeine and Green Tea Increases Fat Burning When Exercising (PHASE4)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Botanical extract / Polyphenol antioxidant drugs
- Manufacturer: Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Oncology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, General wellness
- Indication: Drugs for Cancer prevention and adjunctive therapy (multiple cancer types)
- Indication: Drugs for Cardiovascular health and metabolic support
- Indication: Drugs for General antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
- Also known as: Sunphenon 90LB, Epigallocatechin gallate, Polyphenol e, Sunphenon, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)
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