Immunological Effects of Oenothein B, an Ellagitannin Dimer, on Dendritic Cells

Immunological Effects of Oenothein B, an Ellagitannin Dimer, on Dendritic Cells

Oenothein B is a unique macrocyclic ellagitannin dimer that has been found in various medicinal plants belonging to Onagraceae, Lythraceae, and Myrtaceae, with diverse biological activities. The immunological effects of tannins in terms of cytokine-release from macrophages and monocytes have been di...

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Main Authors: Reiko Teshima, Yoshiaki Amakura, Hideki Matsuoka, Kozue Sakata, Kazunari Kondo, Hiroshi Akiyama, Morio Yoshimura, Takashi Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
dendritic cell
oenothein B
epigallocatechin gallate
cytokine
caspase
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/1/46

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