Enhanced skin benefits of EGCG loaded in nonapeptide-1-conjugated mesoporous silica nanoparticles to reverse skin photoaging.

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a catechin present in green tea, has been studied extensively for its potential as a cosmetic ingredient due to its various biological properties. However, the low stability and bioavailability of EGCG have hindered its effective utilization in cosmetic applications. This study, to improve the stability and bioavailability of EGCG for reversing skin photo-aging, nonapeptide-1-conjugated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (EGCG@NP-MSN) were fabricated to load EGCG.

Tea for histamine anti-allergy: component analysis of tea extracts and potential mechanism for treating histamine anti-allergy.

In China, plants are widely used to reduce atopic dermatitis and inflammation-related diseases, but their protective mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the anti-allergic dermatitis, anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation effect and underlying mechanism of five species, including , var. , , , and .

Anti-Psoriatic Activity of Black, Green and White Tea Extracts from Southeastern China.

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory disease, but most of its current treatments come with a high risk of side effects. As one of the world's top three beverages, tea has a traditional history of being used as a treatment for skin conditions due to its high safety profile, anti-inflammatory and other properties. In this study, we investigated the anti-psoriasis effects of ethanol extracts of black tea, green tea and white tea from southeastern China.

The ASK-SEAT: a competency-based assessment scale for students majoring in clinical medicine.

Background: To validate a competency-based assessment scale for students majoring in clinical medicine, ASK-SEAT. Students' competency growth across grade years was also examined for trends and gaps.

Methods: Questionnaires were distributed online from May through August in 2018 to Year-2 to Year-6 students who majored in clinical medicine at the Shantou University Medical College (China).

Serum interleukin-8 as a potential diagnostic biomarker in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has poor prognosis mainly due to the difficulty of making early diagnosis. Therefore, novel biomarkers are critically needed.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) in ESCC.