Table 3

Effect of Perna and DMG on T and B cell populations following CIA induction

Groups

Control (%)

Perna (%)

DMG (%)


CD4+

24.6 ± 1.1

27.5 ± 1.3a

22.1 ± 1.3

CD8+

10.4 ± 0.6

10.3 ± 0.8

8.0 ± 0.8a

CD45R/B220

47.8 ± 1.1

51.0 ± 1.3a

54.0 ± 1.3a


Following CIA induction, mice were treated as indicated and the percentage of splenic T and B cells was determined. Numbers are given as percentages (mean ± s.e.m.). a indicates p < 0.05 compared to controls.

Lawson et al. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007 7:20   doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-20

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