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