( ) gallocatechin

(-)-Gallocatechin ((−)-GC) has free radical scavenging ability and moderate affinity to the human cannabinoid receptor.

(+)-Gallocatechin (Gallocatechol) possesses free radical scavenging ability. (+)-Gallocatechin has moderate affinity to the human cannabinoid receptor.

(-)-Gallocatechin gallate ((-)-gallocatechin-3-O-gallate) is the polyphenol isolated from tea, with cancer-preventive activities. (-)-Gallocatechin gallate decreases osteoclastogenesis at 20 microM.

Gallocatechin gallate has strong antioxidative, and anti-obesity activities, it inhibits 3T3-L1 differentiation and lipopolysaccharide induced inflammation through MAPK and NF-κB signaling; it also may have anti-diabetic effects by increasing sensitivity