(-) -Epigallocatechin
(-) -Epigallocatechin, a major green tea flavonoid, selectively binds to unfolded polypeptides to prevent amyloid fibril formation. This activity makes it a valuable research tool for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating protein aggregation diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
970-74-1
Product Name Alternative
MMP, Epigallocatechin, EGC, l-Epigallocatechin, Autophagy
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:25 mg/mL (81.63 mM) ; DMSO:125 mg/mL (408.14 mM)
Smiles
O[C@H]1[C@H] (OC=2C (C1) =C (O) C=C (O) C2) C3=CC (O) =C (O) C (O) =C3
Molecular Formula
C15H14O7
Molecular Weight
306.27
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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