Antioxidant and immuno-enhancing effects of Echinacea purpurea
Preclinical
Abstract
Echinacea purpurea administration showed antioxidant and immuno-enhancing effects in mice, suppressing radiation-induced leukopenia and activating macrophages and T lymphocytes, supporting its immunomodulatory use.
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How to cite
Mishima, S., Saito, K., Maruyama, H., Inoue, M., Yamashita, T., Ishida, T. and Gu, Y (2004) 'Antioxidant and immuno-enhancing effects of Echinacea purpurea', Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 27(7), pp. 1004-1009. doi:10.1248/bpb.27.1004
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