| Beta 1,3 Glucan | As A Treatment
"...Release of important cytokines, such as IL-1, IL-2 among others, initiating immune cascade and triggering other cell lines, such as T-cells..."
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Cancer, General |
Recommendation Kelp
"...Alginates may also stimulate T-cell production and function since numerous other mucopolysaccharides have been shown to do this..."
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CD3 |
Related Topic
"...Lymphocytes are either T-cells or B-cells..."
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CD4 |
Related Topic
"A symbol for glycoprotein expressed on the surface of some lymphocytes, including Helper T-cells..."
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CD8 |
Related Topic
"...Lymphocytes are either T-cells or B-cells..."
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Cytokines |
Related Topic
"...Th1 (T-cell Helper type 1) promote cell-mediated immunity (CMI) while Th2 (T-cell Helper type 2) induce humoral immunity (antibodies)..."
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Garlic |
As A Treatment
"...Another is by stimulating other immune cells, such as macrophages and T-cells to fight bacterial and viral infections and to scavenge for cancer cells..."
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Helicobacter Pylori Infection |
The Condition
"...pylori infection by sending white cells, killer T-cells, and other infection-fighting agents..."
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Hemolytic Anemia |
The Condition
"...Drug-induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia is immune hemolytic anemia induced by drugs, classified by mechanism ... Methyldopa type: The drug, possibly by inhibition of suppressor T-cells, induces the formation of anti-Rh antibodies..."
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Histamine Therapy |
As A Treatment
"...It is involved in the regulation of allergies, as well as a signaller for T-cell regulation..."
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Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) |
The Condition
"...While cellular immunity (Th1) directs Natural Killer T-cells and macrophages to attack abnormal cells and microorganisms at sites of infection inside the cells, humoral immunity (Th2) results in the production of antibodies used to neutralize foreign..."
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Immunotherapy |
As A Treatment
"...Topical immunotherapy utilizes an immune enhancement cream (imiquimod) which is an interferon producer causing the patients own killer T-cells to destroy warts, actinic keratoses, basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, cutaneous lymphoma, and superficial malignant melanoma..."
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Low T-Helper (CD4) Cell Level |
The Condition
"T-cells are white-blood-cells - or lymphocytes - which mature in the thymus..."
Recommendation Zinc
"Low levels of zinc are associated with a drop in T-cell function..."
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Macrophage |
Related Topic
"...This allows T-cell and B-cell lymphocytes to taste the particle (an epitope) and form an antibody response..."
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Poor/Slow Wound Healing |
Recommendation Zinc
"...When zinc supplements are given to individuals with low zinc levels, the numbers of T-cell lymphocytes circulating in the blood increase and the ability of lymphocytes to fight infection improves..."
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Rheumatoid Arthritis |
The Condition
"...They found that the T-cells - the immune cells that are programmed to recognize and attack invaders such as bacteria and viruses - were worn out..."
Relationship to Weakened Immune System
"...Patients 20 to 30 years old had a collection of T-cells that looked like they belonged to 50 to 60 year olds..."
Relationship to Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)
"A Mayo Clinic study found that the T-cells were 'worn out' in rheumatoid arthritis patients, who do not make new T-cells as readily as they should..."
Recommendation Thymic Factors
"The thymus gland contributes to the maturing of T-cells..."
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Selenium Requirement |
The Condition
"...Concerning immune functions: "Supplementation with selenium, even in 'selenium-replete' individuals, has marked immunostimulant effects, including an enhancement of proliferation of activated T-cells (clonal expansion)..."
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Susceptibility To Miscarriages |
The Condition
"...Lymphocytes, particularly B-cells (antibody producers), T-cells (helper and suppressor) and killer (NK) cells have been the focus of intense research interest to the discipline of reproductive immunology..."
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Thymic Factors |
As A Treatment
"...The thymus seeds the body with immature T-cells, the white blood cells responsible for "cell-mediated immunity"..."
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Thymus |
Related Topic
"...The thymus is the site where bone marrow progenitor cells migrate and differentiate into T-cells..."
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TMG (Tri-methyl-glycine) |
As A Treatment
"...Applications include ... Immune modulation: Improves antibody response, enhances B- and T-cell function, and regulates cytokines..."
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Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) |
The Condition
"...Cellular immunity, particularly T-cells, becomes a key factor in determining recovery from coccidioidomycosis..."
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White Blood Cell |
Related Topic
"...Lymphocytes are either T-cells or B-cells..."
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Zinc Requirement |
The Condition
"...Zinc is needed for a healthy immune system as it is involved with immune cell (T-cell) production in the thymus gland..."
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