Consumption of purple sweet potato leaves modulates human immune response: T-lymphocyte functions, lytic activity of natural killer cell and antibody production.

Chen, Chiao-Ming

Consumption of purple sweet potato leaves modulates human immune response: T-lymphocyte functions, lytic activity of natural killer cell and antibody production. [electronic resource] - World journal of gastroenterology Oct 2005 - 5777-81 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1007-9327

10.3748/wjg.v11.i37.5777 doi


Adult
Animals
Antibody Formation--drug effects
Cross-Over Studies
Dietary Supplements
Female
Humans
Immunity, Cellular--drug effects
Immunoglobulin A--metabolism
Interleukin-2--metabolism
Interleukin-4--metabolism
Ipomoea batatas--chemistry
Killer Cells, Natural--drug effects
Male
Plant Leaves--chemistry
Plant Preparations--chemistry
T-Lymphocytes--drug effects
beta Carotene--blood