Immune Mediators

CD 57

February 12, 2015

CD 57 is a specific protein marker on white blood cells that is used as a clinical guide by some practitioners to assess disease status. There are many different CDs … LEARN MORE – —>

Cytotoxic T-cell

April 22, 2014

Cytotoxic T-cell is a subset of lymphocytes (which are a subset of white blood cells) that kills foreign or abnormal cells by lysing, digesting or causing activation of pre-programmed cell … LEARN MORE – —>

HLA-DR2

February 14, 2015

HLA-DR2 is a specific protein marker in the major histocompability region of white cells. The general function of MHC proteins is to regulate self-recognition in the immune system. Experienced clinicians … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-10 (IL-10)

August 5, 2014

IL-10 is a beneficial protein that lowers the level of inflammation in the body that can occur in cancer, Lyme disease, and many other conditions. Herbs that increase IL-10 Chinese … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-17 (IL-17)

August 4, 2014

Interleukin 17 is a pro-inflammatory mediator. It is increased in diseases such as some cancers and autoimmune diseases and Lyme disease. Herbs that lower IL-17 Chinese skullcap (Scutelleria baicalensis) References … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-3 (IL-3)

August 4, 2014

Interleukin 3 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is increased in Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections and some cancers. Herbs and components that lower IL-3 are Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis.) References … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

July 4, 2014

Interleukin-6 is a proinflammatory cytokine that is increased in Lyme disease and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases and cancer. It has been shown in animal experiments to be inhibited … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-8 (IL-8)

July 4, 2014

Interleukin-8 is a proinflammatory cytokine. It is increased in diseases such as some cancers and Lyme disease, among others. It has been shown in animal experiments to be inhibited by … LEARN MORE – —>

NF-kappaB

August 4, 2014

NF-kappaB is a pro-inflammatory cytokine. Herbs that decrease NF-kappyB Chinese skullcap (Scutelleria baicalensis) References Buhner, 2013, p.145