Iron-chelating and free-radical scavenging activities of microwave-processed green tea in iron overload

• Main Authors: Somdet Srichairatanakool, Sakaewan Ounjaijean, Chonthida Thephinlap, Udompun Khansuwan, Chada Phisalpong, Suthat Fucharoen
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=33745519058&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/61516
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Secondary iron overload is found in β-thalassemia (thal) patients because of increased dietary iron absorption and multiple blood transfusions. Excessive iron catalyzes free-radical generation, leading to oxidative damage and vital organ dysfunction. Non-transferrin-bound iron (NTBI) detected in tha...