Activation of human T-helper/inducer cell, T-cytotoxic/suppressor cell, B-cell, and Natural Killer (NK)-cells and induction of Natural Killer cell activity against K562 chronic myeloid leukemia cells with modified citrus pectin

摘要

Modified Citrus Pectin is comprised of short, slightly -branched carbohydrate chains derived from citrus fruit peels alter by decreasing the molecular weight and degree of esterification. MCP is demonstrated herein to induce the activation of T-cytotoxic/suppressor cells, B-cells and NK-cells. Administration of MCP to mammals offers a method to enhance immune system responses of this kind in mammals in need of the same using safe and familiar materials.