catechin 3-o-gallate

(-)-Epicatechin gallate ((-)-Epicatechin 3-O-gallate) is one of the catechin isomers and a potent antioxidant that can modulate a wide range of membrane proteins. Its bilayer-modifying potency was tested using gramicidin A (gA) channels as probes. All the catechins alter gA channel function and modify bilayer properties, with a 500-fold range in potency. The gallate group causes current block, as evident by brief downward current transitions.

(-)-Catechin gallate ((-)-Catechin 3-O-gallate) displays inhibition of 6PGD, IDH. (-)-Catechin gallate ((-)-Catechin 3-O-gallate) displays inhibition of human Beta-secretase. (-)-Catechin gallate ((-)-Catechin 3-O-gallate) possesses antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive Plasmodium falciparum NF54 and chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum K1.