PMID: Eur J Clin Invest. 2000 Oct ;30(10):905-14. PMID: 11029606 Abstract Title: Virological and immunological effects of antioxidant treatment in patients with HIV infection. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Intracellular oxidative stress in CD4+ lymphocytes due to disturbed glutathione homeostasis may lead to impaired lymphocyte functions and enhanced HIV replication in patients with HIV infection, especially in those …
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Phellinus baumii enhances the immune response in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice.
PMID: Nutr Res. 2020 Mar ;75:15-31. Epub 2019 Dec 14. PMID: 31955012 Abstract Title: Phellinus baumii enhances the immune response in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. Abstract: Phellinus species is a mushroom used as traditional medicine in Eastern Asia. Research on Phellinus baumii (PB) is relatively limited; however, it has been reported to have antioxidant, DNA damage-protecting, …
Mushroom Sparassis crispa fermented with lactic acid bacteria significantly enhances innate immunity.
PMID: Biol Pharm Bull. 2020 Apr 1 ;43(4):629-638. Epub 2020 Jan 24. PMID: 31983724 Abstract Title: Mushroom Sparassis crispa (Hanabiratake) Fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria Significantly Enhances Innate Immunity of Mice. Abstract: Sparassis crispa (SC; Japanese name: Hanabiratake) is a mushroom with highβ(1-3)-glucan content. We here studied the effects of SC and lactic acid bacteria-fermented …
Mixed polysaccharides derived from Shiitake mushroom, Poriacocos, Ginger, and Tangerine peel enhanced protective immune responses in mice induced by inactivated influenza vaccine.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 Mar 12 ;126:110049. Epub 2020 Mar 12. PMID: 32172063 Abstract Title: Mixed polysaccharides derived from Shiitake mushroom, Poriacocos, Ginger, and Tangerine peel enhanced protective immune responses in mice induced by inactivated influenza vaccine. Abstract: Influenza viruses are responsible for severe respiratory tract infections of individuals and may cause pandemics with a …
Differential immune activating, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties of the aqueous, ethanol, and solid fractions of a medicinal mushroom blend.
PMID: J Inflamm Res. 2020 ;13:117-131. Epub 2020 Feb 25. PMID: 32158252 Abstract Title: Differential Immune Activating, Anti-Inflammatory, and Regenerative Properties of the Aqueous, Ethanol, and Solid Fractions of a Medicinal Mushroom Blend. Abstract: Purpose: To compare three fractions of a medicinal mushroom blend (MMB), MyCommunity, on immune-activation, inflammation-regulation, and induction of biomarkers involved in …
Resveratrol-mediated reversal of changes in purinergic signaling and immune response induced by Toxoplasma gondii infection.
PMID: Purinergic Signal. 2019 03 ;15(1):77-84. Epub 2018 Dec 8. PMID: 30535987 Abstract Title: Resveratrol-mediated reversal of changes in purinergic signaling and immune response induced by Toxoplasma gondii infection of neural progenitor cells. Abstract: The effects of Toxoplasma gondii during embryonic development have not been explored despite the predilection of this parasite for neurons and …
Resveratrol attenuates allergic asthma and associated inflammation in the lungs.
PMID: Front Immunol. 2018 ;9:2992. Epub 2018 Dec 20. PMID: 30619345 Abstract Title: Resveratrol Attenuates Allergic Asthma and Associated Inflammation in the Lungs Through Regulation of miRNA-34a That Targets FoxP3 in Mice. Abstract: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airways mediated by T-helper 2 (Th2) cells involving complex signaling pathways. Although resveratrol has previously …
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Resveratrol-induced xenophagy promotes intracellular bacteria clearance in intestinal epithelial cells and macrophages.
PMID: Front Immunol. 2018 ;9:3149. Epub 2019 Jan 14. PMID: 30693000 Abstract Title: Resveratrol-Induced Xenophagy Promotes Intracellular Bacteria Clearance in Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Macrophages. Abstract: Autophagy is a lysosomal degradation process that contributes to host immunity by eliminating invasive pathogens and the modulating inflammatory response. Several infectious and immune disorders are associated with autophagy …
Attenuation of allergic responses following treatment with resveratrol in anaphylactic models and IgE-mediated mast cells.
PMID: Food Funct. 2019 Apr 1 ;10(4):2030-2039. Epub 2019 Mar 25. PMID: 30907398 Abstract Title: Attenuation of allergic responses following treatment with resveratrol in anaphylactic models and IgE-mediated mast cells. Abstract: Resveratrol exists widely in plant species and has a variety of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. However, there have been few reports regarding its …
Anticancer potential of naturally occurring immunoepigenetic modulators.
PMID: Cancer. 2019 05 15 ;125(10):1612-1628. Epub 2019 Mar 6. PMID: 30840315 Abstract Title: Anticancer potential of naturally occurring immunoepigenetic modulators: A promising avenue? Abstract: The immune system represents the major primary defense line against carcinogenesis and acts by identifying and eradicating nascent transformed cells. A growing body of evidence is indicating that aberrant epigenetic …
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