Scientists believe green tea could be used to develop drugs to fight cancer Drink is made up of chemicals including EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) Researchers from Singapore think EGCG could have anti-cancer effects It has been combined with anticancer protein Herceptin to target tumours Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology finding could prove crucial
By Jenny Awford for MailOnline
Published: 11:37 EST, 5 October 2014 | Updated: 12:04 EST, 5 October 2014
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Scientists believe green tea could be used to develop drugs to fight cancer
It has been shown to lower cholesterol, improve blood flow and protect against heart disease.
And now scientists believe green tea could be used to develop new drugs to fight cancer.
A chemical extracted from the beverage is an ideal carrier of proteins that combat the disease, according to research by the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore.
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