[Experimental study on the immunomodulatory effects of rhubarb].
The immunomodulatory effects of Rhubarb on the murine functions are reported. Varying dosages of Rhubarb administrated orally were able to increase the delayed hypersensitivity response induced by bovine serum albumin and proliferation response of murine spleen cell to Con A and lipopolysaccharide. The above description indicate that Rhubarb could promote immune response.
Second Clinical College, Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences, Changchun.
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D000818:Animals; D000921:Antibody-Producing Cells / Q000187:drug effects*; D002455:Cell Division / Q000187:drug effects; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006462:Hemolytic Plaque Technique; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000276:immunology; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051379:Mice; D008807:Mice, Inbred BALB C; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D012250:Rheum; D013154:Spleen / Q000166:cytology
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents