EGCG prevents the protein from activating a cell receptor that plays a role in turning on harmful genes.
EGCG is a member of the flavonoid family, a group of chemicals also found in broccoli, cabbage, grapes and red wine.
Gasiewicz says the discovery could help researchers develop a cancer drug based on.the green tea ingredient. Drug companies are already searching for compounds that target HSP90, but to date none has come to market |