Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
8-2022
School/College
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET)
Degree Name
MS in Biology
Committee Chairperson
Alamelu Sundaresan
Committee Member 1
Hector Miranda
Committee Member 2
Ayodotun Sodipe
Committee Member 3
Daryl Wilkerson
Keywords
AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compounds), B lymphocytes, Genes, Immunity, T lymphocytes
Abstract
AHCC is a beta-glucan derived from the shiitake mushroom. It is used as an immune supplement and is known to boost the immune system. The mechanisms involved are increased lymphocyte proliferation and reduction of inflammation. The effects have been well studied in T cells. However, factors produced by T cells that affect B cells have not been studied. In this study, we explored the gene products stimulated by the AHCC exposure in T lymphocytes which play a role in B cell function. Data from a prior gene array experiment were used to delineate the effects of AHCC on the interaction between T and B lymphocytes.
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Recommended Citation
Poudel, Sajina, "Effects of AHCC on the Interaction between T and B Lymphocytes" (2022). Theses (2016-Present). 1.
https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/theses/1