Quantitative evaluation of large granular lymphocytes in mice on ascorbic acid supplement diet.
The mechanism of ascorbic acid as an immunostimulatory agent is still clearly unknown. It is speculated in the present study that the host resistance may be due in part to ascorbic acid potentiation of the host immune system through stimulation and activation large granular lymphocytes.
Department of Pathology, Chittaranjan National Caner Institute, Calcutta.
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D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004032:Diet; D007114:Immunization; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation / Q000187:drug effects*; D018655:Lymphocyte Count; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice
D001205:Ascorbic Acid