Effects of Eunkyo-San on the Immune System

은교산의 면역계에 미치는 효과

  • Choi Shin Woong (College of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Oh Chan Ho (Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, Woosuk University) ;
  • Kwon Jin (Department of Medical Administration, Kunjang College) ;
  • Kim Jeong Yeon (College of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • 최신웅 (우석대학교 한의과대학) ;
  • 오찬호 (우석대학교 의약생명공학과) ;
  • 권진 (군장대학 의무행정과) ;
  • 김정연 (우석대학교 한의과대학)
  • Published : 2004.06.01

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of Eunkyo-San(EKS) on the immune system. Administration of EKS(500 mg/kg) enhanced viability of splenocytes and thymocytes in BALB/c mice, and also EKS increased of splenic B, T lymphocytes and thymic T lymphocytes, significantly increased CD4 positive TH cells. EKS markedly enhanced the production of -interferon in mice serum. EKS accelerated the production of nitric oxide in peritoneal macrophages. These results suggest that EKS have an immune-enhancing activity.

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