Polyphenols and Cell Membrane: The interaction between Polyphenols and Liposomes as a membrane model

Bahaa Eldin, Ahmed/ Seddick, Sherif

ISBN 10: 3330015012 / ISBN 13: 9783330015012

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

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108 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Polyphenols and Cell Membrane: The interaction between Polyphenols and Liposomes as a membrane model
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330015012
• ISBN 13: 9783330015012
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.21 kilograms

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Synopsis

Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Polyphenols exhibit stronger antioxidant protection for human body than vitamin C and vitamin E. Scavenging effect of lipid free-radicals (one antioxidant property) of polyphenols in green tea extracts can be clearly observed in experiments. Many researches addressed polyphenols from the perspective of its antioxidant and anticarcinogenic effect. Despite that many researches has been carried out using different physical techniques, the exact mechanism of interaction between polyphenols’ molecules and membrane lipids is not yet revealed. The aim of work is to investigate, in vitro, the mechanism of interaction between epi-gallo-catechin polyphenols molecules and cell membrane represented by liposomes. The approach of our work is based on 2 phases: first is testing the encapsulation efficiency of liposomes to polyphenols. Second, investigating the structural and phase transition temperature changes for lipid bilayer using FTIR and DSC.

About the Author

A.Bahaa ElDin, M.Sc: Studied Biophysics at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. I used to work as a teaching assistant for 3 years after then I joined the united nations for 7 years in two different projects concerning Global Warming. Currently, material and quality control engineer at military academy project in State of Kuwait.