MatchaDB

Research

The Global Matcha Research Library

641 papers, trials, theses and preprints that study matcha, gathered from PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC, tagged by study type and topic, and linked back to every source. We keep abstracts and citations; the full text stays with its publisher.

Tip: use "quotes" for an exact phrase, OR between alternatives, and a minus to leave a word out, for example fluoride OR pesticide. Related words are matched too, so “EGCG” also finds “epigallocatechin.”

24 studies match for “antioxidants”

2021Journal articleFree to read

Powdered Green Tea (Matcha) Attenuates the Cognitive Dysfunction via the Regulation of Systemic Inflammation in Chronic PM2.5-Exposed BALB/c Mice.

Kim JM, Kang JY, Park SK, et al. — Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

… learning and memory function in PM2.5-induced mice. EM protected against antioxidant deficit in pulmonary, dermal, and cerebral tissues. In addition, EM improved the cholinergic system through the regulation of acetylcholine (ACh) …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 34×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Assessing the influence of matcha green tea extract on NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway activation in rats: A study on irradiation-induced acute hepatic inflammatory response

Noha Sayed Hamed, Eithar Karem El-Adham, Amal I. Hassan — Phytomedicine Plus

… of matcha (M) green tea extract , a natural compound known for its high antioxidant properties and health-promoting properties, in a new approach to reduce radiation-induced liver damage. Study design and method In this …

Animal studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsInflammation and immunityCited 4×
2026Journal articleFree to read

From coffee to matcha: decoding the multidimensional competence of matcha as a sustainable and health-promoting coffee substitute.

Hu H, Zhang H, Liu Z, et al. — Journal of the science of food and agriculture

… caffeine, polyphenols, and amino acids, which contribute to their stimulating, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Coffee, with its long history and widespread cultural significance, is primarily known for its caffeine content, …

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 1×
2022Journal articleFree to read

Prospective Medicinal Plants and Their Phytochemicals Shielding Autoimmune and Cancer Patients Against the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Special Focus on Matcha.

Kiriacos CJ, Khedr MR, Tadros M, et al. — Frontiers in oncology

Background: Being "positive" has been one of the most frustrating words anyone could hear since the end of 2019. This word had been overused globally due to the high infectious nature of SARS-CoV-2. All citizens are at risk of being…

ReviewAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 10×
2026Journal articleFree to read

UPLC profiling of matcha extract capping biosynthesized copper oxide nanoparticles and their antimicrobial and cytotoxic potentials.

Batouti ME, Al-Harby NF, Abdelwahab MS, et al. — Scientific reports

This research demonstrates a green synthesis and subsequent functionalization process of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) utilizing matcha green tea extract as a sustainable reducing and functionalizing agent. UPLC-MS analysis revealed…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 1×
2019Journal articleFree to read

Effects of green tea, matcha tea and their components epigallocatechin gallate and quercetin on MCF‑7 and MDA-MB-231 breast carcinoma cells.

Schröder L, Marahrens P, Koch JG, et al. — Oncology reports

We investigated the anticarcinogenic potential of green tea and its components epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and quercetin, as well as tamoxifen, on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-23 breast cancer cells. Using high-performance liquid chromatography,…

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunityCited 76×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Cosmeceutical Potential of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extracts Obtained with Green Solvents.

Gaweł-Bęben K, Szczepanik M, Szczeblewski P, et al. — Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

… extraction and compared in terms of total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS), tyrosinase inhibition, in vitro sun protection factor (SPF) and cytotoxicity towards human BJ fibroblasts and A375 …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsSkin, oral and dentalAuthenticity and analytical methods
2019Journal articleFree to read

Evaluation of ethanol-based extraction conditions of sorghum bran bioactive compounds with downstream anti-proliferative properties in human cancer cells.

Cox S, Noronha L, Herald T, et al. — Heliyon

Certain foods such as turmeric and green tea have been extensively studied for anticancer properties, while high polyphenol sorghum has not received the same attention. Some bioactive compounds in Sorghum bicolor with anticancer activity…

In vitro / cell studyCancerProcessing, milling and qualityCognition, mood and stressCited 21×
2018Journal articleFree to read

Matcha green tea (MGT) inhibits the propagation of cancer stem cells (CSCs), by targeting mitochondrial metabolism, glycolysis and multiple cell signalling pathways.

Bonuccelli G, Sotgia F, Lisanti MP — Aging

Matcha green tea (MGT) is a natural product that is currently used as a dietary supplement and may have significant anti-cancer properties. However, the molecular mechanism(s) underpinning its potential health benefits remain largely…

In vitro / cell studyMetabolism and weightAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 66×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Effects of matcha tea extract on cell viability and estrogen receptor-β expression on MCF-7 breast cancer cells.

Keckstein S, Tilgener C, Jeschke U, et al. — Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

Purpose: In the following work, we investigated the effect of matcha green tea extract (MTE) on MCF-7 breast cancer cell viability and estrogen receptor-beta expression (ERβ). Methods: MCF-7 cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations…

Chemical / analyticalCancerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCited 1×
2021Journal articleFree to read

Evaluation of Matcha (Camellia sinensis) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Efficacy Against Utero-Ovarian Injury in Rats.

E Megahd H, M S Gabal A — Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

… teas contain active components including flavonoids, polyphenols and possess antioxidant activity. Drinking 1% H&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;O&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; water significantly (p&lt;u&gt;<&lt;/u&gt;0.01)decreased the estrous cycle …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsMetabolism and weightCited 5×
1999Journal article

Inhibition of urinary bladder tumors induced by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)-nitrosamine in rats by green tea.

Sato D — International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association

Background: Recently, the anticarcinogenic effects of green tea have been studied in sites other than the urinary tract. The present study examined the inhibition by green tea of vesical tumors induced in rats by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)…

Animal studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerMetabolism and weightCited 44×
2024Journal articleFree to read

The advantage of matcha green tea over other drinks: A comprehensive review

Dominika Starzomska, Natalia Gajdzińska, Karolina Basiura, et al. — Quality in Sport

Matcha green tea is a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated and processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. Key components of matcha include catechins, caffeine, theanine, fat-soluble vitamins, insoluble dietary fibers,…

ReviewCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineCited 2×
2026Journal articleFree to read

Yerba mate i matcha – ziołowe napary jako trendy w zdrowym stylu życia: badania naukowe, tradycje kulturowe i praktyki kulinarne

Joanna Gil, Ewa Godos — Medycyna Nowożytna

… including purine alkaloids, polyphenols, and saponins, which exhibit antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and chemopreventive effects. Its cultural significance, expressed through the cebar rituals and the social dimension of …

In vitro / cell studyAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerInflammation and immunity
2020Journal articleFree to read

[Corrigendum] Effects of green tea, matcha tea and their components epigallocatechin gallate and quercetin on MCF‑7 and MDA‑MB‑231 breast carcinoma cells.

Schröder L, Marahrens P, Koch JG, et al. — Oncology reports

Subsequently to the publication of this paper, the authors have realized that the name of the fifth listed author, Theresa Vilsmaier, was spelt incorrectly (it appeared as "Vilsmeier" in print). The corrected author list, as it shown have…

Other / not statedAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerCited 5×
2025Journal articleFree to read

Unveiling the mitigating effect of matcha-silver nanoparticles on radiation-induced ovarian injury in rats

Sahar Khateeb, Uzma Faridi, Amnah Obidan, et al. — Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics

… ovarian tissue architecture. Radiation significantly (P< 0.05) decreased total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and elevated 8-OHdG levels, indicating oxidative damage. The treatment with M-AgNPs mitigated these effects by reducing the …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancer
2025Journal articleFree to read

Effect of Adding Matcha Powder (Green Tea) on Improvement Chemical and Sensorial Properties of Pudding

Nada M. A. A. Ramadan, Mona M. Khalil, Rania E. El-Gammal, et al. — Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences

This study was conducted to study the effect of adding matcha powder on the chemical and sensory properties of prepared pudding. Matcha was added at different concentrations of 3,5 and 10%. Results of the chemical analysis showed that…

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancerProcessing, milling and quality
2017Journal article

Einfluss lipophiler Komponenten des Matcha-Teeextraktes auf das PPARγ abhängige Proliferationsverhalten in vitro

Lennard Schröder, Constantin Tilgener, Susanna M. Hofmann, et al. — Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde

… gamma (PPARγ). Dieser Rezeptor hat antiproliferative, antitumoröse und antioxidative Eigenschaften. In der folgenden Arbeit wird das PPARγ abhängige Proliferationsverhalten von Mammakarzinomzelllinien, nach Stimulation mit …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressAntioxidants and polyphenolsCancer
2009Journal articleFree to read

Developing a Green Tea Based Natural Energy Drink

Natalie Ohanessian — DigitalCommons - CalPoly (California State Polytechnic University)

… B. Blueberry Juice………………………………………………………………………….22 a.) Antioxidant Levels……………………………………………………………………..22 b.) Cellular Protection……………………………………………………………………..22 III.Methods and Materials (including …

Sensory / consumerAntioxidants and polyphenolsL-theanine and caffeineAroma, flavor and sensoryCited 1×
2024Journal articleFree to read

Green Tea Attenuates the Particulate Matter (PM)2.5-Exposed Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction through Regulation of Intestinal Microenvironment and Hormonal Changes.

Kim JM, Lee HL, Go MJ, et al. — Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

… of matcha (EM), ameliorated the colon length, short chain fatty acid contents, antioxidant biomarkers, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and serum inflammatory cytokines. EM regulated the gut microbiota related to tryptophan intake and …

Animal studyCognition, mood and stressMetabolism and weightCancerCited 3×
2024Thesis or dissertationFree to read

Matcha Green Tea Review: Matcha Tea and Gut-Related Diseases: A Review on the Link Between Phenolic Acids and Gut Microbiomes

Jizhou Lei — eCommons (Cornell University)

… chlorophyll, fibers, etc. These nutrients bring multiple benefits such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, cardioprotective, etc. Phenolic acids, as the main components in Matcha tea, can modulate or impact …

ReviewCancerGut and microbiomeInflammation and immunity

How this library is built

Every record comes from three open scholarly indexes — PubMed, OpenAlex and Europe PMC — searched for the word “matcha.” Records are merged by DOI and PubMed ID so each study appears once. A paper is kept only if matcha appears in its title, abstract, author keywords or subject terms and the text is about tea or food, which filters out the surname Matcha, software called Matcha, and the Scandinavian verb “matcha” (to match).

Study type and topic tags are assigned automatically from each paper's own title, abstract and subject terms using fixed keyword rules — no guesses, and papers without an abstract are marked as unclassified. Automatic tagging is imperfect, so treat tags as a way to narrow a search, not as a verdict on a paper's quality. A study being listed here is not an endorsement of its findings.

Coverage: this is every indexed paper that names matcha, not every study of green tea or its compounds (those are far more numerous). Papers that mention matcha only in passing are hidden by default. Work that never uses the word “matcha,” and publications outside these indexes, are not included. The library was last rebuilt October 20, 2026.

Spot a paper that doesn't belong, or one that's missing? Tell us.