[Studies of immunomodulation caused by selenium-enriched phycocyanin]

Vopr Pitan. 2006;75(2):19-21.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

An influense was studied in rats of selenium enriched phycocyanin (Se-PC) from food microalgae Spirulina on anaphylactic reaction severity and circulating antibody response against model allergen--hen's egg white ovalbumin. Se-PC was introduced into diet in form of protein isolate precipitated with ammonia sulphate. Se-PC dosage made up to 450 mcg per rat daily that corresponded to 5 mcg of selenium. There were no differences revealed between experimental and control group that received standard diet in severity of anaphylactic reaction. Nevertheless rats receiving Se-PC demonstrated significantly increased specific IgG response. The probable immunomodulating properties of Se-PC included into food are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis / prevention & control*
  • Animals
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Egg Proteins, Dietary / immunology*
  • Immunologic Factors / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Ovalbumin / immunology*
  • Phycocyanin*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Selenium Compounds*

Substances

  • Egg Proteins, Dietary
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Phycocyanin
  • Ovalbumin