Theaflavin-3,3'-Digallate Protects Cartilage from Degradation by Modulating Inflammation and Antioxidant Pathways.

Yun TengZheyu JinWeizhi RenMinghao LuMingzhuang HouQuan ZhouWenhao WangHuilin Yang Jun Zou

Published in: Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (2022)

TFDG could protect cartilage from degradation and alleviate osteoarthritis in rats, which suggests that TFDG has potential as a drug candidate for OA therapy.

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