Fungal immunostimulatory compositions
US8906380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2500/74
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are disclosed which are useful in increasing maturation of dendritic cells from CD14+ mononuclear cells, by contact with a composition comprising a fucose-containing glycoprotein fraction from Ganoderma lucidum. The extract can also be used for increasing production of a cytokine or a chemokine in a dendritic cell or CD19+ B cell. In addition, a fucose-containing glycoprotein fraction from Ganoderma lucidum can be administered to a subject identified as needing increased immunoglobulin, cytokine, or chemokine production.
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