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Enhancement of intestinal IgA production by Ajoene in mice
Yuki Washiya1, Tomoaki Nishikawa, Tsuchiyoshi Fujino
1Biodevelopment Division, Central Institute, Nagoya Seiraku Co., Ltd.
Abstract:
We investigated the effects of ajoene on intestinal IgA production. Ajoene (1.35, 4.5, and 13.5 µg/kg/d) was administered to mice for 4 weeks. The fecal IgA level in the 13.5 µg/kg/d group increased after 3 weeks. The intestinal IgA level also increased in a dose-dependent manner upon ajoene administration. An oil-macerated garlic extract, with 1500 µg/g of ajoene, enhanced the intestinal IgA production.
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