ReviewExperimental & molecular medicine2022
Immunomodulatory functional foods and their molecular mechanisms.
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- Ginseng as a Functional Food Intervention for Interstitial Lung Disease: A Review of the Benefits and Molecular Mechanisms.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
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- Correlation Between Food Habits and Mental Disorders in the Adult Population of São Paulo City, Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Investigating the Effects of Gardenia Polysaccharides on LPS-Induced Immune Injury in Mice and Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Its Regulatory Effect on the Immune Function of Macrophages.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- GelMA@ginsenoside Rb3 Targets Inflammatory Microenvironment in Periodontitis via MAPK Pathway.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Antioxidant/Anti-Inflammatory Potential and Sensory Acceptance of Granola Bars Developed with Sorghum Sprout Flour Irradiated with UV-A LED Light.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Flow Cytometry-Based Rapid Assay for Antigen Specific Antibody Relative Affinity in SRBC-Immunized Mouse Models.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
The immune system comprises a complex group of processes that provide defense against diverse pathogens. These defenses can be divided into innate and adaptive immunity, in which specific immune components converge to limit infections. In addition to genetic factors, aging, lifestyle, and environmental factors can influence immune function, potentially affecting the susceptibility of the host to disease-causing agents. Chemical compounds in certain foods have been shown to regulate signal transduction and cell phenotypes, ultimately impacting pathophysiology. Research has shown that the consumption of specific functional foods can stimulate the activity of immune cells, providing protection against cancer, viruses, and bacteria. Here, we review a number of functional foods reported to strengthen immunity, including ginseng, mushrooms, chlorella, and probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum). We also discuss the molecular mechanisms involved in regulating the activity of various types of immune cells. Identifying immune-enhancing functional foods and understanding their mechanisms of action will support new approaches to maintain proper health and combat immunological diseases.
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