Protective Mechanisms of Green Tea Polyphenols in Skin. (26th June 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: OyetakinWhite, Patricia; Tribout, Heather; Baron, Elma
• Other Names: Pirola Luciano Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-06-26
• Subjects: Oxidative stress -- Periodicals; Cells -- Aging -- Periodicals; Cells -- Aging; Oxidative stress; Oxidative Stress -- Periodicals; Cell Aging -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 611.0181
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/560682
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-0900

Abstract

Abstract : Skin is frequently exposed to a variety of environmental, chemical, and genotoxic agents that contribute to disease and carcinogenesis. Ultraviolet light (UVR) is the main external stress that leads to immunosuppresion, oxidative stress, premature aging, and tumor formation. Scientists and health professionals emphasize the importance of prevention strategies to circumvent such unfavorable outcomes. Plant polyphenols are a promising approach to disease prevention and treatment. Green tea is an abundant source of plant polyphenols that exhibit significant antioxidant, chemopreventive, and immunomodulatory effects in protecting the skin.