EPIGALLOCATHECHIN GALLATE, POLYPHENOL PRESENT IN GREEN TEA, INHIBITS STEM-LIKE CHARACTERISTICS AND EPITHELIAL-MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION IN NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER CELL LINES

Abstract Background Previous studies have demonstrated that the consumption of green tea inhibits the growth of various cancers.Most cancers are believed to be initiated from and maintained by a small population of cancer stem-like cells (CSC) or tumor-initiating cells (TIC) that are responsible for tumor relapse and chemotherapeutic resistance.Alt

Curcumin, the major constituent of Curcuma longa L.(Zingiberaceae family) or turmeric, commonly used for cooking in Asian cuisine, is known to possess a broad range of pharmacological properties at relatively nontoxic doses.Curcumin is found to be effective against Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus).As demonstrated by in vitro experiment, curcumin ex

Wuyi Rock tea, well-recognized for rich flavor and long-lasting fragrance, is a premium subcategory of oolong tea mainly produced in Wuyi Mountain and nearby regions of China.The quality of tea is mainly determined by the chemical constituents in the tea leaves.However, this remains underexplored for Wuyi Rock tea cultivars.In this study, we invest