The comparative effects of isoprinosine, levamisole, muramyl dipeptide and SM1213 on lymphocyte and macrophage proliferation and activation in vitro

John W. Hadden, Arthur Englard, John R. Sadlik, Elba M. Hadden

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Abstract

Four immunopotentiators, levamisole, isoprinosine, muramyl dipeptide (MDP) and SM1213 were analysed in vitro on phytohemagglutinin-induced lymphocyte proliferation and lymphokine-induced macrophage proliferation and activation to kill Listeria monocytogenes. Levamisole and isoprinosine augmented all three functions. MDP and SM1213 induced macrophage activation directly. The effects of these agents on these cells at concentrations relevant to in vivo therapy supports their immunopharmacologic capacity to modify cellular immunity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-27
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Immunopharmacology
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1979
Externally publishedYes

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