Polyurethane Nanocapsules Incorporating Epigallocatechin Gallate, A Green Tea Extract
Explosions cause 79% of combat‐related injuries, often leading to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and hemorrhage. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea polyphenol, aids neuroprotection and wound healing. In this work, we sought to investigate the fabrication and characterization of polyurethane nanocapsules encapsulating EGCG, demonstrating controlled, on‐demand release, and highlighting their potential for targeted therapeutic delivery in trauma care.
Authors
- Narendra Pandala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3057-8327)
- Budd A. Tucker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2178-1742)
- Kassandra McFadden
- Erin Lavik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0644-744X)
- Jack Hutcheson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6317-2788)
- Temitope Ale
- Nhyira Ghunney
Institutions
- University of Iowa (US)
- National Institutes of Health (US)
- Defense Health Agency (US)
- United States Air Force (US)
- 59th Medical Wing (US)
- National Cancer Institute (US)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced NanoBiomed Research
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/anbr.202400204
- Primary Topic
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Defense Health Agency