A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Evaluation of Fungal Extracts to Determine Immunomodulatory Properties
Authors: Ranta K, Nieminen K, Saariaho T, Kortekangas-Savolainen O, Kumpula EK, Kosonen J, Pasanen AL, Savolainen J
Publisher: ESMON PUBLICIDAD S A
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIONAL ALLERGOLOGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Journal acronym: J INVEST ALLERG CLIN
Number in series: 4
Volume: 23
Issue: 4
First page : 226
Last page: 233
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 1018-9068
Web address : http://www.jiaci.org/issues/vol23issue4/2.pdf
Abstract
Conclusions: Several fungal extracts induce IFN-gamma. The most promising preparations were yeast-derived oligosaccharides. Further research should be focused on purification and eventual synthesis of the extracts.
Conclusions: Several fungal extracts induce IFN-gamma. The most promising preparations were yeast-derived oligosaccharides. Further research should be focused on purification and eventual synthesis of the extracts.