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Effect of herbal medicines on the IgA production in Peyer patches

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Abstract

This study was designed to evalulate the biological activity, particularly induction of IgA in primary Peyer's patches cells, of herbal medicines for a long time in Asia. Among fifty four herbal medicines tested, Ephedra sinica, Magnolia officinalis, Lonicera japonica and Lithospermum erythorhizon induced IgA production. The polar and high molecular weight component in Ephedra sinica was capable of inducing IgA in primary Peyer's patches cells. Therefore, we suggest that some herbal medicines could use for the treatment of food allergy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-263
Number of pages5
JournalKorean Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume31
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2000

Keywords

  • Ephedra sinica
  • IgA
  • Peyer's patch

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