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Enteric coated lectin from Triticum vulgare (WGA) was used for oral administration in men. This encapsulated WGA stimulates human T-lymphocytes in vivo, increases the γ-interferon level (IFN) in serum and leads also to a strong enhancement of the ingestion rate in granulocytes without significant changes in the lysosomal enzyme production. The oral administration of enteric coated WGA represents a new way for immunostimulation in humans and could be a chance to increase the effectiveness of viral and bacterial vaccines.
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Luther, P. et al. (1990). Orally Administered Lectin Stimulates Defence Mechanisms in Humans. In: Masihi, K.N., Lange, W. (eds) Immunotherapeutic Prospects of Infectious Diseases. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76120-1_30
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