Green tea extract prevents hepatitis C virus from entering the liver
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Last Update: 2011-12-15
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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The latest research of Hanover Medical College in Germany found that EGCG, an extract of green tea, has antiviral effect and can prevent hepatitis C virus infection after liver transplantation According to the statistics of the World Health Organization, hepatitis C virus infection can lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer or fatal liver cancer The researchers say the current standard treatment for hepatitis C involves interferon ribavirin and a new type of HCV protease inhibitor These treatments can clear some patients of hepatitis C virus, but they have no effect on a large number of patients 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 researchers studied the effect of EGCG on preventing hepatitis C virus from attaching to liver cells Studies have shown that EGCG and its derivatives, such as gallicatechin, epicatechin and epicatechin, have antiviral and anticancer properties The new study further explored the role of these flavonoids in preventing HCV reinfection after liver transplantation Studies have shown that EGCG, unlike other catechin derivatives, prevents HCV from entering liver cells.
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