Inhibitory effect of clove methanolic extract and eugenol on dendritic cell functions

Caryophyllata Flos or clove is widely used as a condiment and in Chinese medicine. It reportedly helps relieve asthma and allergies; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In particular, the mechanism affecting dendritic cells (DCs), which play a critical role in the immune response, rem...

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Main Authors: Ching-Hsiung Lin, Sheng Hao Lin, Chi-Chen Lin, Yi-Chen Liu, Chao-Jung Chen, Ching-Liang Chu, Hui-Chi Huang, Ming-Kuem Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616303048