European Journal of Pharmacology, 732, 97-104
EGCG downregulates VEGFC/VEGFR2 signaling through pathways involving c-JUN, interferon-, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and chemokine ligand 3, thereby inhibiting endothelial proliferation, inflammation, and cell migration
In other words, glutathione also protects the cell from the outside, not simply from ROS forming on the inside of the cell
Food-form studies report that seed flour inclusion levels of ~1020% in bakery formulations retain acceptable organoleptic properties while delivering added fiber and antioxidant capacity, and consumer testing on date-seed products has shown favorable acceptance in date-producing countries (Middle East, North Africa) where seeds are a low-cost by-product [17]