Animal StudyPubMed ID: 16373331·2006

Immunomodulatory Effects of Epithalon: Enhancement of Thymic Function and T-Cell Mediated Immunity

Krutko VI, Khavinson VKh, Linkova NS, et al.

International Immunology, 2006

Key finding

Epithalon increased thymic cellularity 2.8-fold, increased CD4+ T-cells by 64%, and increased TRECs 3.1-fold indicating thymic regeneration.

Summary

Study measuring epithalon effects on thymic cellularity, T-cell subset distribution, and T-cell receptor excision circles (TRECs).

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