Immunomodulatory properties of Olea europaea leaf extract in intestinal inflammation

Conclusion: Olive leaf extract presented intestinal anti‐inflammatory activity in colitis mouse models, maybe be related to its immunomodulatory properties and the capacity to restore the intestinal epithelial barrier. Besides, the extract could also regulate the activity of cells involved in the inflammatory response.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Nahrung / Food - July 21, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Teresa Vezza, Francesca Algieri, Alba Rodr íguez‐Nogales, José Garrido‐Mesa, M Pilar Utrilla, Nassima Talhaoui, Ana María Gómez‐Caravaca, Antonio Segura‐Carretero, M Elena Rodríguez‐Cabezas, Giovanni Monteleone, Julio Gálvez Tags: Food & Function Source Type: research