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22 Substances Researched for Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
NameACCKFocus
Echinacea638Locked
Blueberry110Locked
Fermented Foods and Beverages110Locked
Garlic110Locked
Ginseng (Korean)110Locked
Lactobacilius bulgaricus110Locked
Panax Ginseng110Locked
Yoghurt110Locked
Antrodia Camphorate 12Locked
Black Pepper12Locked
Cardamom12Locked
Chlorella (Algae)12Locked
Curcumin12Locked
Ginseng (Siberian)12Locked
Lactobacillus casei12Locked
Lion's Mane (Hericium Erinaceus)12Locked
Melatonin12Locked
Scutellaria barbata12Locked
Sulforaphane12Locked
Vitamin C12Locked
White Button Mushroom 12Locked
Fucoidan11Locked
4 Problem Substances Researched for Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
NameACCKFocus
Antacids: Aluminium-Containing110Locked
Histamine Receptor Antagonists110Locked
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)110Locked
Lead12Locked
1 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
NameACCKFocus
Massage/Therapeutic Touch110Locked

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24 Abstracts with Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells Research

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Dietary consumption of Echinacea by mice afflicted with autoimmune (type I) diabetes results in long-lasting immunostimulation of NK cells only and no indication of increased autoimmunity.Sep 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Autoimmunity. 2005 Sep;38(6):453-61. PMID: 16278152
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Autoimmune Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
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Aged garlic extract prevents a decline of NK cell number and activity in patients with advanced cancer.Mar 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2006 Mar;136(3 Suppl):816S-820S. PMID: 16484572
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Garlic
Diseases : Colon Cancer, Liver Cancer, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Pancreatic Cancer
Additional Keywords : Drug Side Effect Attenuation, Plant Extracts
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Blueberry ingestion improves natural killer cell counts, oxidative stress, and inflammation prior to and after 2.5 h of running.Dec 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2011 Dec ;36(6):976-84. Epub 2011 Nov 23. PMID: 22111516
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Blueberry
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Exercise-Induced, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants
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Consumption of yoghurt fermented with L. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1 augmented natural killer cell activity and reduced the risk of catching the common cold in elderly individuals.Oct 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2010 Oct;104(7):998-1006. Epub 2010 May 21. PMID: 20487575
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Fermented Foods and Beverages, Lactobacilius bulgaricus, Yoghurt
Diseases : Common Cold, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Echinacea purpurea and Panax ginseng enhance cellular immune function of peripheral blood mononuclear cells both from normal individuals and patients with depressed cellular immunity.Jan 01, 1997

Pubmed Data : Immunopharmacology. 1997 Jan;35(3):229-35. PMID: 9043936
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1997
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea, Panax Ginseng
Diseases : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Ginsan significantly enhanced natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxic activity by 40% after administration for 14 weeks.Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : J Transl Med. 2014 ;12:283. Epub 2014 Oct 9. PMID: 25297058
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginseng (Korean)
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Immunostimulatory, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Enhancer
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
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Massage therapy is associated with enhancement of the immune system's cytotoxic capacity. Feb 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 1996 Feb;84(1-4):205-17. PMID: 8707483
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Catecholamines: Elevated, Cortisol: High, HIV Infections, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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The use of acid-suppressive therapy, particularly proton pump inhibitors, and NSAIDs are associated with an increased risk of community-acquired C difficile.Dec 21, 2005

Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2005 Dec 21;294(23):2989-95. PMID: 16414946
Article Published Date : Dec 21, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Clostridium Infections, Diarrhea, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Problem Substances : Antacids: Aluminium-Containing, Histamine Receptor Antagonists, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Immunosuppressive
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Antrodia Camphorate extracts improve immune responses in mice with leukemia. Jan 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2010 ;62(5):593-600. PMID: 20574920
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Antrodia Camphorate
Diseases : Leukemia, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
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Black pepper and cardamom have immunomodulatory and anti-cancer Apr 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2010 Apr;13(2):371-81. PMID: 20210607
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Black Pepper, Cardamom
Diseases : Cancers: All, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Chlorella vulgaris restores bone marrow cellularity and cytokine production in lead-exposed mice.Jul 26, 2011

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2011 Jul 26. Epub 2011 Jul 26. PMID: 21820028
Article Published Date : Jul 26, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Chlorella (Algae)
Diseases : Bone Marrow Suppression, Lead Poisoning, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory, Interleukin-1 alpha upregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Upregulation
Problem Substances : Lead
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Immunotoxic
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Curcumin has a immunomodulatory effect in host macrophages and NK cells which results in a tumoricidal effect.Oct 13, 2000

Pubmed Data : FEBS Lett. 2000 Oct 13;483(1):78-82. PMID: 11033360
Article Published Date : Oct 13, 2000
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Tumors
Pharmacological Actions : Antineoplastic Agents, Antiproliferative , Immunomodulatory, Immunostimulatory
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Daily feeding of echinacea root enhances natural killer cells and increased survival of aging mice.Jan 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Biogerontology. 2005;6(3):157-63. PMID: 16041619
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Aging, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Immunostimulatory
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Dietary supplementation with white button mushroom enhances natural killer cell activity in mice.May 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Child Dev. 2007 May-Jun;78(3):927-37. PMID: 17513409
Article Published Date : May 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : White Button Mushroom
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Echinacea is a potent activator of natural killer cell cytotoxicity.Jun 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2003 Jun;3(6):811-24. PMID: 12781698
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Echinacea purpurea and melatonin augment natural-killer cells in leukemic mice and prolong life span.Jun 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2001 Jun;7(3):241-51. PMID: 11439845
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2001
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea, Melatonin
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Leukemia, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Lactobacillus casei ssp.casei induced Th1 cytokine profile and natural killer cells activity in invasive ductal carcinoma bearing mice.May 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012 Jun ;11(2):183-9. PMID: 22761192
Article Published Date : May 31, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus casei
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma: Invasive, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
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Lion's mane has antitumor effects in tumor-bearing mice.Sep 28, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2011 Sep 28 ;59(18):9861-9. Epub 2011 Aug 25. PMID: 21846141
Article Published Date : Sep 28, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lion's Mane (Hericium Erinaceus)
Diseases : Colon Cancer, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Tumors
Pharmacological Actions : 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor, Anti-Angiogenic, Antineoplastic Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors
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Natural killer cells from aging mice treated with extracts from Echinacea purpurea are quantitatively and functionally rejuvenated.Aug 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Exp Gerontol. 2000 Aug;35(5):627-39. PMID: 10978684
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2000
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Aging, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Scutellaria barbata extract has antitumor and immune-modulating effects in mice bearing hepatocarcinoma tumor.Oct 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2008 Oct ;28(10):1835-7. PMID: 18971184
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Scutellaria barbata
Diseases : Hepatoma, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Sulforaphane inhibits prostate carcinogenesis and pulmonary metastasis in association with increased cytotoxicity of natural killer cells.Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Cancer Res. 2009 Mar 1;69(5):2117-25. Epub 2009 Feb 17. PMID: 19223537
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sulforaphane
Diseases : Cancer Metastasis, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Angiogenic, Anticarcinogenic Agents, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic
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The anti-fatigue activity of Eleutherococcus senticosus may be due to recovery of the reduction of natural killer cell activity and the inhibition of corticosterone elevation.Dec 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Dec;95(2-3):447-53. PMID: 15507373
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginseng (Siberian)
Diseases : Cortisol: High, Fatigue, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Vitamin C is essential for natuarl killer cell cytotoxicity against cancer cells.Jan 02, 2012

Pubmed Data : Immunobiology. 2012 Jan 2. Epub 2012 Jan 2. PMID: 22306178
Article Published Date : Jan 02, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin C
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Ovarian Cancer
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"Fucoidan from Sargassum sp. and Fucus vesiculosus reduces cell viability of lung carcinoma and melanoma cells in vitro and activates natural killer cells in mice in vivo."Sep 30, 2011

Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2011 Oct 1 ;49(3):331-6. Epub 2011 May 23. PMID: 21624396
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fucoidan
Diseases : Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Skin Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Antineoplastic Agents, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic, Immunostimulatory

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