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Activation of Immune and Antiviral Effects by Euglena Extracts: A Review
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: Received: 27 October 2023 / Approved: 30 October 2023 / Online: 30 October 2023 (13:29:09 CET)
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Isegawa, Y. Activation of Immune and Antiviral Effects by Euglena Extracts: A Review. Foods 2023, 12, 4438. Isegawa, Y. Activation of Immune and Antiviral Effects by Euglena Extracts: A Review. Foods 2023, 12, 4438.
Abstract
Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza virus infection, which is managed using vaccines and antiviral drugs. Recently, the antiviral effects of plants and foods have gained attention. This review summarizes the therapeutic properties of Euglena against influenza from a functional food viewpoint. While it has been reported that Euglena contributes to suppressing blood sugar levels and ameliorates symptoms caused by stress by acting on the autonomic nervous system, the immunostimulatory and antiviral activities of Euglena have also been reported. In this review, I focused on the immunostimulation of antiviral activity via the intestinal environment and the suppression of viral replication in infected cells. The functions of specific components of Euglena, which also serve as a source of a wide range of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and β-1,3-glucan (paramylon), are also reviewed. Euglena has animal and plant properties and natural compounds with a wide range of functions, providing crucial information for improved antiviral strategies.
Keywords
Euglena; immunostimulation; antiviral activity; b-1,3-glucan; paramylon; minerals; influenza virus
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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