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Nomination Summary for Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (N20117)

Nominated Substances: (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate, Green Tea Extract

Nomination Date: 03/07/2001

Nominator: NCI

Rationale: Major polyphenol in green tea and green tea extract dietary supplements; potential chemopreventive agent; limited available toxicity information

NTP Principles: 1, 2, 4

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CASRN: GREENTEAEXTR

Agent Name: Green Tea Extract