IMMUNOMODULATORS FROM PLANT SOURCE: A REVIEW
Hina Yasin*, Fakhsheena Anjum, Hina Abrar, Sana Ghayas, Muhammad Ali Masood, Tamha Fatima, Mariam Naz, Wajiha Jabeen
ABSTRACT
The use of phytochemicals has been a supportive practice for our immune system against infections since centuries as these drug substances enhance the immune response against infections. There are abundant plants which possess immunomodulatory and immunostimulatory activities. The immunomodulatory activities of various substances existing in natural sources have been determined in this article through literature review. Various techniques are also determined through which separation and isolation of such substances could be done in Pakistan. The present review will focus on latest developments regarding immunomodulatory activities of plants which have been reported from the year 2000 to early 2012.
Keywords: Immunomodulatory agent, phytochemicals, plant source, Tinospora cordifolia, Allium sativum, Curcuma longa.
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