摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject composition containing a cell of a specific lactic acid bacterium, having strong antitumor activity, mitogen activity, T cell tumor growth activity, showing excellent antitumor activity by both oral administration and parenteral administration. SOLUTION: This immunopotentiative composition comprises a cell of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus 878R (FERM BP-125). For example, a cell-containing substance such as a culture product, yogurt, etc., a cell-treated substance, etc., may be used as the cell besides a purely separated cell. When the objective composition is used as a medicine, its daily dose is preferably 0.1-1,000mg/kg cell in the case of omtravempis dosage, 0.1-100mg/kg cell in the case of intramuscular administration and 1-1,000mg/kg cell in the case of oral administration. The composition can be supplied as a specific food for health, a nutrient, a health food, etc., besides an ordinary food and beverage so as to prevent tumor and to suppress recurrence. |