Protective Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of Rat Skeletal Muscle.

Background: Reactive oxygen species-induced cell injury has been considered to be one of the main etiologic factors in ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). As a potential antioxidant agent, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) was examined in skeletal muscle of the rats after IRI with or without treatment.

Materials And Methods: Tourniquet application applied to the rats' hind limbs was selected as the appropriate IRI method.