Tea Polyphenols Regulate Key Mediators on Inflammatory Cardiovascular Diseases

<table><i>RNase protection assay of myocarditis.</i> TNF-alpha mRNA level was markedly decreased in the catechin treated group compared with that of control group.  On the other hand, mRNA levels of Th2 cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-10 in the catechin treated group (20 mg/kg/day, THEA-FLAN 90S) were markedly enhanced compared with that of control group.</table>

Mediators of Inflammation

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Figure 3: Tea Polyphenols Regulate Key Mediators on Inflammatory Cardiovascular Diseases 