Spleen and thymus histology and proliferative response of splenic cells in rats fed raw and cooked Phaseolus vulgaris beans
Arch. latinoam. nutr
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42(4): 395-402, dic. 1992. ilus, tab, graf
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em Inglês
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RESUMO
Histological studies of the spleen and thymus of rats fed raw black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) show an atrophy of both lymphoid organs. Decrease in relative thymus weight was most marked. All histological organization of this organ appeared altered. An evident decrease in cell number was also observed in both organs. Proliferative response of splenic cells stimulated in vitro with Concanavalin A was increased as compared to that from animals fed the control diet. It is likely that histological changes observed in the spleen and the thymus are due mainly to a protein caloric deficiency, although the possibility that toxic factors present in the raw diet have an effect on the immune system of the rat can not be overruled
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Timo
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Ativação Linfocitária
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Manipulação de Alimentos
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Síndromes de Imunodeficiência
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Fabaceae
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Arch. latinoam. nutr
Assunto da revista:
Bioqu¡mica
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EducaÆo Alimentar e Nutricional
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Fenmenos Fisiol¢gicos da NutriÆo
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Microbiologia de Alimentos
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Ano de publicação:
1992
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