Drinking more tea after liver transplantation helps to block hepatitis C

Green tea has many advantages However, what unexpected effects does it have on hepatitis C? In the latest issue of Hepatology, the latest research results of Hanover Medical College in Germany were published It was said that EGCG, an extract of green tea, has antiviral effect and can prevent hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation Researchers, Dr ciesek s and Dr Steinmann e, conducted in-depth studies on the role of EGCG molecules in preventing hepatitis C virus from attaching to liver cells According to Dr ciesek s, green tea catechins such as EGCG and their derivatives, such as gallic catechins (EGC), epicatechin (ECG) and epicatechin (EC), have antiviral and anticancer properties The new study further explored the potential role of these flavonoids in preventing HCV reinfection after liver transplantation The results showed that EGCG, unlike other catechin derivatives, could prevent HCV from entering liver cells At present, the drug therapy of hepatitis C mainly focuses on the unstructured proteins needed for HCV RNA replication These methods can clear the hepatitis C virus in some patients, but many patients have poor efficacy, the researchers said In addition, the reinfection of HCV to healthy donor liver in patients receiving liver transplantation is also of great concern The timely implementation of antiviral measures after liver transplantation to prevent HCV reinfection is an important measure to improve the survival rate and quality of life of patients The results of this study give us a good enlightenment, and bring new treatment ideas for antiviral therapy.