Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry · 2009 · 16 citations · 9 references
Veterinary MedicineImmunologyInfectious DiseasesHost-pathogen InteractionsImmunology Of Infectious DiseasesInnate ImmunityBacterial ImmunologyBacterial InfectionsHost Defense Against InfectionHost Immune ResponseImmune Responses To InfectionMacrophage BiologyAntibacterial Host ResponseAntibacterial ImmunityAntimicrobial ImmunityHost Defense Against Bacterial InfectionImmune Response To Bacterial InfectionMacrophage Responses To BacteriaPhagocyte Antimicrobial ActivityPhagocytosis Of Bacteria
The ability to eliminate Escherichia coli K-12 from the peritoneal cavity in the early stage of infection (48 h) was improved by the pre-administration of an aloe sample to BALB/c mice. Our results suggest that the aloe sample could inhibit infectious diseases by stimulating the host defense mechanism, especially the phagocytic and killing activities of macrophages.
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Folk uses and commercial exploitation of Aloe leaf pulp
Julia F. Morton · Economic Botany · 1961 · 104 citations