FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (13): 280-283.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201113060

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Immunomodulatory Effect of Polysaccharides from Mulberry Leaves (PML) in Mice

HOU Rui-hong1,2,LIAO Sen-tai1,*,LIU Fan1,ZOU Yu-xiao1, DENG Yuan-yuan1   

  1. 1. Sericulture & Farm Produce Processing Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, China;2. College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
  • Online:2011-07-15 Published:2011-07-02

Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of polysaccharides from mulberry leaves (PML) on the immune function of mice. Methods: KM mice were administered with polysaccharides from mulberry leaves at the doses of 125, 250 mg/(kg ·d) and 500 mg/(kg ·d) by gavage for 30 consecutive days. The mice in blank group were administered with the same volume of saline. After the administration for 30 days, carbon clearance test, serum hemolysin determination, spleen lymphocyte transformation test and organ index (thymus and spleen) were investigated to explore the effect of PML on the immune function of mice. Results: At the investigated doses, PML could significantly improve carbon clearance capacity and spleen lymphocyte transformation capability induced by ConA. In low dose group, PML could significantly increase the thymus index. Conclusion: PML can enhance the immune function of mice.

Key words: mulberry leaves, polysaccharides, immunomodulation

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