Cocoa, a product consumed since 600 BC, is now a subject of increasing interest because of its antioxidant properties, which are mainly attributed to the content of flavonoids such as ( - )-epicatechin, catechin and procyanidins. Moreover, recent findings suggest a regulatory effect of cocoa on the immune cells implicated in innate and acquired immunity. Cocoa exerts regulatory activity on the ...

Herbal medicines have great demand in the treatment of various kinds illness. Ayurvedic system medicine has consisted many herbal sources which ashwagandha one them are very popular sources. Many literature surveys suggest that is used as an immunomodulator, tranquilizer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and nootropic activity. Present research work explored potential benefit by designing suitable gr...

Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone/cytokine that links nutritional status with neuroendocrine and immune functions. In humans, leptin influences energy homeostasis and regulates neuroendocrine function primarily in states of energy deficiency. Initially described as an antiobesity hormone, leptin has subsequently been shown also to influence basal metabolism, hematopoiesis, thermogenesis, r...

In recent years, infectious diseases caused by viruses have become one of the biggest global health problems, including coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection. Covid-19 is severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which can induce immune responses and inflammatory reactions, thereby leading to damage tissues. Hyperinflammation due cytokine storm in infected patients increases ris...

To determine the association between factors and adherence to immunomodulator treatment in people with multiple sclerosis treated in reference centers. Cross-sectional study conducted with 188 people who used immunomodulators in three reference centers in Ceará from March to July 2012. Adherence was assessed using the Moriskscale and factors were assessed using a questionnaire addressing socioe...

Sistem imun merupakan faktor penting pada kesehatan manusia. Imunitas yang tinggi akan menghindari dari serangan berbagai macam penyakit. Namun dengan aktivitas, pola makan buruk, hidup tidak sehat, dan lingkungan membuat sistem manusia menurun. Hal ini memotivasi para peneliti bidang kemanusiaan untuk memproduksi immunomodulator. Pada kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, immunomodulator diprodu...