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Published on: September 19, 2018
Se-enriched G. frondosa polysaccharide protects against immunosuppression in cyclophosphamide-induced mice via MAPKs
Qian Li1, Guangying Chen2, Hui Chen3
1School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Xuefu Rd. 301, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
Abstract:
To assess the immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities of a Se-polysaccharide from Se-enriched G. frondosa (Se-GFP-22), immunosuppressed mice models were generated by cyclophosphamide (CTX) administration and then treated with Se-GFP-22. Results showed that Se-GFP-22 could increase thymus and spleen indices, phagocytic index, co-mitogenic (ConA- or LPS-stimulated) activities on splenocytes, DTH reaction, serum hemolysin formation and immunoglobulin (Ig G, Ig A and Ig M) levels in CTX-treated mice. Se-GFP-22 significantly enhanced the antioxidant activity in CTX-treated mice, as shown by the evaluation of GSH-Px, SOD and CAT activities, as well as MDA levels in serum, liver and kidney. Se-GFP-22 strongly stimulated inflammatory cytokines (IL-2 and IFN-γ) and NO productions by up-regulating mRNA expressions of IL-2, IFN-γ and iNOS. Se-GFP-22 possessed the immunomodulatory activity by up-regulating various transcription factors (JNK, ERK, and p38) in MAPKs signaling pathways. This study suggested that Se-GFP-22 may provide an alternative strategy in lessening chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
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