[HTML][HTML] Immunomodulatory peptides—A promising source for novel functional food production and drug discovery

M Pavlicevic, N Marmiroli, E Maestri - Peptides, 2022 - Elsevier
Immunomodulatory peptides are a complex class of bioactive peptides that encompasses
substances with different mechanisms of action. Immunomodulatory peptides could also be …

Seaweed sulfated polysaccharides and their medicinal properties

OO Zaitseva, MI Sergushkina, AN Khudyakov… - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Currently, biologically active natural products become more and more popular among
consumers, both in the form of food supplements and cosmetic products, and as medicines …

Impact of the type of crosslinking agents on the properties of modified sodium alginate/poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogels

K Bialik-Wąs, E Królicka, D Malina - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Here, we report on studies on the influence of different crosslinking methods (ionic and
chemical) on the physicochemical (swelling ability and degradation in simulated body …

Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners to boost the immune system in people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda

G Anywar, E Kakudidi, R Byamukama… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) widely use medicinal plants for boosting
immunity and managing infections. The aim of this study was to document the medicinal …

[HTML][HTML] Fructans as immunomodulatory and antiviral agents: The case of Echinacea

E Dobrange, D Peshev, B Loedolff, W Van den Ende - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Throughout history, medicinal purposes of plants have been studied, documented, and
acknowledged as an integral part of human healthcare systems. The development of …

Systematic Review of Chemical Compounds with Immunomodulatory Action Isolated from African Medicinal Plants

WA Nikiema, M Ouédraogo, WP Ouédraogo, S Fofana… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
A robust, well-functioning immune system is the cornerstone of good health. Various factors
may influence the immune system's effectiveness, potentially leading to immune system …

Potential therapeutic applications of phytoconstituents as immunomodulators: Pre‐clinical and clinical evidences

SA Ali, G Singh, AK Datusalia - Phytotherapy Research, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Autoimmune and infectious diseases are the major public health issues and have gained
great attention in the last few years for the search of new agents with therapeutic benefits on …

Alginate/PVA-based hydrogel matrices with Echinacea purpurea extract as a new approach to dermal wound healing

K Bialik-Wąs, K Pluta, D Malina… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Sodium alginate/poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogels containing Echinacea purpurea extract (0–
20%) with antioxidant activity (73.2±2.4% inhibition, 2.54±0.096 TEAC) were developed …

The efficacy of sulfated polysaccharides from Padina tetrastromatica in modulating the immune functions of RAW 264.7 cells

GM Jose, GM Kurup - Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy, 2017 - Elsevier
Immunomodulation is a collective term of immunostimulation and immunosuppression.
Immunotherapy by means of immunomodulation is gaining additional significance as the …

Dendritic cell subsets, maturation and function

GMZ Al-Ashmawy - Dendritic Cells, 2018 - books.google.com
Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most efficient and professional antigen-presenting cells of the
immune system required for induction and dispersion of immune responses. DCs also have …