PMID: Age Ageing. 2020 Mar 28. Epub 2020 Mar 28. PMID: 32221610 Abstract Title: Moderate physical activity associated with a higher naïve/memory T-cell ratio in healthy old individuals: potential role of IL15. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: ageing is accompanied by impairments in immune responses due to remodelling of the immune system (immunesenescence). Additionally, a decline in habitual …
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Exercise training reduces pro-inflammatory markers in cancer survivors.
PMID: Brain Behav Immun. 2019 10 ;81:92-104. Epub 2019 Aug 24. PMID: 31454519 Abstract Title: Exercise training, circulating cytokine levels and immune function in cancer survivors: A meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anti-cancer therapies lead to chronic non-resolving inflammation and reduced immune function. One potential therapy is exercise training, but the effectiveness of these interventions to improve …
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The study result suggests that regular structured physical activity improves the inflammatory profile of antiretroviral therapy-treated HIV-infected children.
PMID: Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2019 Dec 27:1-8. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 31881531 Abstract Title: Effect of Structured Physical Activity on Inflammation and Immune Activation Profile of Antiretroviral Therapy-Experienced Children Living With HIV. Abstract: AIM: To compare the markers of inflammation and immune activation in virally suppressed HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy, who practiced regular …
Molecular signature of the immune response to yoga therapy in stress-related chronic disease conditions.
PMID: Int J Yoga. 2020 Jan-Apr;13(1):9-17. PMID: 32030016 Abstract Title: Molecular Signature of the Immune Response to Yoga Therapy in Stress-related Chronic Disease Conditions: An Insight. Abstract: The world Health Organization defines health as complete well-being in terms of physical, mental and social, and not merely the absence of disease. To attain this, individual should …
Curcumin attenuates both acute and chronic immune nephritis.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Mar 4 ;21(5). Epub 2020 Mar 4. PMID: 32143311 Abstract Title: Curcumin Attenuates Both Acute and Chronic Immune Nephritis. Abstract: Curcumin is known to have immunomodulatory potential in addition to anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects. The aim of the present study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of curcumin …
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Targeted immunomodulation of inflammatory monocytes across the blood-brain barrier by curcumin.
PMID: Biomaterials. 2020 Jul ;245:119987. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32229332 Abstract Title: Targeted immunomodulation of inflammatory monocytes across the blood-brain barrier by curcumin-loaded nanoparticles delays the progression of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Abstract: It is difficult to carry out early diagnosis and treatment of Multiple sclerosis (MS) because of the complex pathogenesis elicited by diversified …
Immunomodulatory effect of curcumin on hepatic cirrhosis in experimental rats.
n/a PMID: J Food Biochem. 2020 Mar 25:e13219. Epub 2020 Mar 25. PMID: 32215945 Abstract Title: Immunomodulatory effect of curcumin on hepatic cirrhosis in experimental rats. Abstract: Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease. The present work aimed to evaluate the regulatory immune effect of curcumin in hepatic cirrhosis induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) injections in …
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The findings of this study suggest that dietary vitamin E intake might play a protective role in the development of allergic sensitization.
PMID: Cent Eur J Public Health. 2009 Jun ;17(2):79-85. PMID: 19662825 Abstract Title: Vitamin E intake in relation to allergic sensitization and IgE serum concentration. Abstract: BACKGROUND: A protective role of dietary vitamin E intake on disorders related to the immune system, such as allergic diseases, has been suggested. However, results from epidemiological studies are …
Studies on structural properties and immune-enhancing activities of glycomannans from Schizophyllum commune.
PMID: Carbohydr Polym. 2019 Aug 15 ;218:37-45. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31221341 Abstract Title: Studies on structural properties and immune-enhancing activities of glycomannans from Schizophyllum commune. Abstract: Polysaccharides were extracted from Schizophyllum commune (a common mushroom) and their structural and immune-enhancing properties were investigated. Crude and fractions (Fand F) were composed of sugars (50.3-82.8%), …
Vitamin E ingestion improves several immune functions in elderly men and women.
PMID: Free Radic Res. 2008 Mar ;42(3):272-80. PMID: 18344122 Abstract Title: Vitamin E ingestion improves several immune functions in elderly men and women. Abstract: The effects of diet supplementation with the antioxidant vitamin E (200 mg daily) on several blood neutrophil, lymphocyte and natural killer cell functions have been investigated in healthy elderly men and …
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