Table 1.
Relative biological potency of green tea polyphenols.
| Biological actions | EGCG | ECG | EGC | EC | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhibition of histamine release | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | No effect | [70] |
| Inhibition of leukotriene B4 release | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | No effect | [70] |
| Angiogenesis | Strong | Strong | Weak | Weak | [53] |
| RyR1 activation | EGCG> | ECG> | EGC> | EC | [27] |
| Cytotoxicity in oral cavity | EGCG> | ECG> | EGC> | EC | [5] |
| FAS inhibition | EGCG< | ECG | [105] | ||
| SIRT1 activation | 1.75 fold | 1.85 fold | [19] | ||
| Na/H exchanger inhibition | EGCG< | ECG< | EGC< | EC | [92] |