Radio-modulatory effects of Green Tea Catechin EGCG on pBR322 plasmid DNA and murine splenocytes against gamma-radiation induced damage

► EGCG offers protection against DNA damage in cellular as well as acellular conditions. ► EGCG protects splenocytes against γ-radiation-induced membrane damage. ► Radioprotection was mediated by modulation of antioxidant enzymes and free radical scavenging.