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(-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate increases cell proliferation and neuroblasts in the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus in adult mice

Neurogenesis is regulated by several factors such as age, stress and pharmacological agents. We observed the effects of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major catechin of green tea, on neurogenesis in mice. The animals were orally administered EGCG for 4 weeks. Brain sections were stained us...

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Published in:Phytotherapy research 2010-07, Vol.24 (7), p.1065-1070
Main Authors: Yoo, Ki-Yeon, Choi, Jung Hoon, Hwang, In Koo, Lee, Choong Hyun, Lee, Soon Ok, Han, Sag-Myung, Shin, Hyung-Cheul, Kang, Il-Jun, Won, Moo-Ho
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Summary:Neurogenesis is regulated by several factors such as age, stress and pharmacological agents. We observed the effects of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major catechin of green tea, on neurogenesis in mice. The animals were orally administered EGCG for 4 weeks. Brain sections were stained using a marker for cell proliferation (Ki67 and BrdU) and neuroblasts (doublecortin, DCX). In all groups, Ki67, BrdU and DCX immunoreaction were observed in the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus. Oral administration of EGCG significantly increased the number of Ki67-, BrdU- and DCX-immunoreactive cells as well as BrdU/DCX-colabled cells in the subgranular zone when compared to those in the vehicle-treated group. These results indicate that oral administration of EGCG can enhance cell proliferation and increase the number of neuroblasts in mice hippocampal dentate gyrus. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0951-418X
1099-1573
1099-1573
DOI:10.1002/ptr.3083