Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To explore the possible mechanism of Ailing Granule (AG, a Chinese herbal preparation for nourishing Qi and activating blood circulation) in intervening HIV/ AIDS. METHODS: Twenty-one HIV/ AIDS patients were orally administered with AG (mainly composed of Fructus Ligustri lucidi, Radix Scutellariae, Radix Astragalus and Eupolyphaga et polyphage) by 20g, twice a day for 4 months. Their symptoms and signs were scored, T cell subgroup (CD3, CD4, CD8) and interleukin-2 (IL-2) were detected with flow-cytometry, and viral load determined with RT-PCR, as well as some indexes for safety evaluation, including ALT, Cr and BW were observed before and after treatment. RESULTS:
After treatment, the symptom and sign score of patients lowered, among them the scores of fatigue, anorexia, spontaneous sweating and skin rash reduced with difference statistically (P < 0.05); the total effective rate was 61.9%; CD4 count and IL-2 level increased from 308.29 +/- 150.66/microl and 13.19 +/- 5.93 ng/L to 336.50 +/- 148.94/micro1 and 15.14 +/- 5.14 ng/L respectively( P < 0.05); while the viral load lowered but showed no significant difference. All the indexes of safety measured kept unwavering during treatment(P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: AG could significantly alleviate the symptoms of HIV/ AIDS patients, improve their immune function, inhibit HIV reproduction to a certain extent or keep it stable. No obvious toxic or adverse reaction was seen.
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Authors | Jian-an Wei, Li-min Sun, Yu-xia Chen |
Journal | Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine
(Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi)
Vol. 26
Issue 4
Pg. 319-21
(Apr 2006)
ISSN: 1003-5370 [Print] China |
PMID | 16688998
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal
- Interleukin-2
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Topics |
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(drug therapy, immunology)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anti-HIV Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- HIV Infections
(drug therapy, immunology)
- HIV-1
(drug effects)
- Humans
- Interleukin-2
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phytotherapy
- T-Lymphocyte Subsets
(cytology, drug effects, metabolism)
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