Immunomodulatory properties of cacao extracts – potential consequences for medical applications

Immunomodulatory properties of cacao extracts – potential consequences for medical applications

Anti-inflammatory properties of cacao, fruits of Theobroma cacao L. (Sterculiaceae), are well documented, and therapeutic applications are described for gastrointestinal, nervous and cardiovascular abnormalities. Most, if not all of these disease conditions involve inflammation or immune activation...

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Main Authors: Kathrin eBecker, Simon eGeisler, Florian eUeberall, Dietmar eFuchs, Johanna eGostner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
Cacao
immunology
anti-inflammatory
Cocoa
neurobiochemistry
tryptophan metabolism
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2013.00154/full

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