Antioxidant in green tea plant may hold potential for tuberculosis treatment: NTU

According to a team of international scientists led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), an antioxidant found in the green tea plant could be key to tackling tuberculosis one day. Lab investigations by the researchers showed that the compound, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), prevents the growth of the bacteria strain that causes tuberculosis. The study's lead scientist, Professor Gerhard Gruber from NTU's School of Biological Sciences, was in the studio to share what prompted the research, as well as explain how the compound helps in fighting tuberculosis.

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