Studies on Immunomodulatory Activity of Flavonoid Fractions of Terminalia Catappa in Swiss Albino Mice
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2012
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To investigate the immunomodulatory activity of flavonoid fractions of Terminalia
catappa in Swiss albino mice. The flavonoid fraction of T.catappa was administrated
intraperitonealy at a dose of ED50 to healthy albino mice. Assessment of
immunomodulatory activity was carried out by assessment of neutrophil adhesion and
phagocytic index. Intraperitonealy administered Tcff showed a significant increase in
neutrophil adhesion and phagocytic index.This study demonstrates that the Tcff
shows immunomodulatory effect.