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Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi
; 22(1): 25-7, 2002 Jan.
Artículo
en Chino
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12585166
RESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of Bushen Huayu Composite (BSHY) on interleukin-2 (IL-2) secretion and IL-2 receptor expression in the aged. METHODS: IL-2 was examined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) method and IL-2 dependent cellular stains, IL-2 receptor expression was examined by FACS-indirect immunofluorescence. RESULTS: Aging could result in the decrease in lymphocytic IL-2 secretion and IL-2 receptor expression (P < 0.01, P < 0.05), which could be improved by BSHY (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: BSHY has significant up-regulatory effect on immune function of lymphocytes in the aged.