Human PilotPubMed ID: 19366815·2009

Semax Effects on Immune Function: Enhanced T-Cell Proliferation and Altered Cytokine Profile

Arushanian EB, Ashmarin IP, Kamayev YA.

International Immunology, 2009 · n = 38

Key finding

Semax increased T-cell proliferation 2.4-fold, increased IL-2 156%, increased IFN-gamma 123%, and decreased IL-6 by 34%.

Summary

Study of semax effects on T-cell proliferation, immune cell subsets, and serum cytokine (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma) levels.

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