FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2004, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (7): 158-160.

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Effect of Octacosanol on Immunity and Swim Tolerance in Mice

 CAO  Zhi-Ran, LI  Li-Ping, XU  Yue-Qing, ZHAO  Sheng   

  1. Hebei Educated Medical College
  • Online:2004-07-15 Published:2011-10-24

Abstract: Purposes: To study the effects of Octacosanol on immunity and swim tolerance of mice. Method: The mice used for experiment weredivided into three groups(almond juice, almond juice add Octacosanol and control).After 14 days by gavage, The spleen-index, SRBC-DTH, HA,T lymphocyte stimulus index, B lymphocyte stimulus index and swim tolerance were assayed. Result: The result indicated that Octacosanol couldenhance the level of HA and SRBC-DTH. It also could increase the spleen-index. T lymphocyte stimulus index and B lymphocyte stimulus indexand improve the swim tolerance of mice. Conclusion: Octacosanol could improve the immunity and swim tolerance of mice.

Key words: Octacosanol, immunity, swim tolerance