Catechin
| Catechin | |
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| Term | Catechin |
| Short definition | Catechin - (pronounced) (KA-teh-kin) substance found in tea that helps protect cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are formed during normal cellular metabolism (chemical changes that take place in a cell). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Catechin - (pronounced) (KA-teh-kin) substance found in tea that helps protect cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are formed during normal cellular metabolism (chemical changes that take place in a cell). They can accumulate in cells and damage other molecules. This damage can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. Catechins are being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer. A catechin is a type of antioxidant
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