Abstract |
Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae) fruit rind powder (PGFRP) at the dose of 100 mg/kg orally as aqueous suspension was found to stimulate the cell-mediated and humoral components of the immune system in rabbits. PGFRP elicited an increase in antibody titer to typhoid- H antigen. It also enhanced the inhibition of leucocyte migration in Leucocyte Migration Inhibition test and induration of skin in delayed hypersensitivity test with Purified Protein Derivative ( PPD) confirming its stimulatory effect on cell-mediated immune response.
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Authors | R Gracious Ross, S Selvasubramanian, S Jayasundar |
Journal | Journal of ethnopharmacology
(J Ethnopharmacol)
Vol. 78
Issue 1
Pg. 85-7
(Nov 2001)
ISSN: 0378-8741 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 11585693
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
- Plant Extracts
- Powders
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Topics |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
(pharmacology)
- Animals
- Antibody Formation
(drug effects)
- Cell Migration Inhibition
- Fruit
(chemistry)
- Hypersensitivity, Delayed
- Immunity, Cellular
(drug effects)
- Male
- Plant Extracts
(pharmacology)
- Plants, Medicinal
(chemistry)
- Powders
- Rabbits
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