title: [The significance of vitamin A for the immune system (review)].
abstract: The significance of vitamin A and of its metabolites (retinoic acid a. o.) for the functional capacity of the cells of the immune system (macrophages, T- and B-lymphocytes, killer-cells a. o.) is discussed with special consideration to that of the gastro-intestinal-tract and of the mammary gland. Recommendations for the application of vitamin A in combination with the vitamins D, E and C are given.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004068:Digestive System Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D007107:Immune System / Q000502:physiology*; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000502:physiology; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D014801:Vitamin A
vernacular_title: Die Bedeutung des Vitamins A für das Immunsystem (Ubersichtsreferat).