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- Title
Induction of maturation and activation of human dendritic cells: a mechanism underlying the beneficial effect of Viscum album as complimentary therapy in cancer.
- Authors
Elluru, Sri Ramulu; Duong van Huyen, Jean-Paul; Delignat, Sandrine; Kazatchkine, Michel D; Friboulet, Alain; Kaveri, Srini V; Bayry, Jagadeesh
- Abstract
Viscum album (VA) preparations have been used as a complimentary therapy in cancer. In addition to their cytotoxic properties, they have also been shown to have immunostimulatory properties. In the present study, we examine the hypothesis that the VA preparations induce activation of human DC that facilitates effective tumor regression.
- Publication
BMC cancer, 2008, Vol 8, p161
- ISSN
1471-2407
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/1471-2407-8-161