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Bacterial thioredoxin and thioredoxin reductase as mediators for epigallocatechin 3-gallate-induced antimicrobial action.
The FEBS journal - 1 Feb 2016
Liang Wei, Fernandes Aristi P, Holmgren Arne, Li Xiaoming, Zhong Liangwei
Abstract excerpt
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea and may combat bacteria with few side-effects. Its selectivity for different bacterial infections remains unclear, and hence the identification of the underlying mechanism is of practical importance. Both the thioredoxin (Trx) system and the glutathione/glutaredoxin (Grx) system support bacterial growth. Some pathogenic bacteria are...
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