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Effect of Theobroma cacao flavonoids on immune activation of a lymphoid cell line
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We analysed the effect of (-)-epicatechin and cocoa extract on the activation of a lymphoid cell line. Particularly the expression of IL-2 receptor alpha (IL-2Ralpha or CD25) and, the secretion of IL-2 and IL-4 were established after flavonoid treatment. Two media culture conditions (1 and 10 % of fetal calf serum supplementation) and the different moments of flavonoid addition (simultaneously or 2 h before cell-activation) were compared. IL-2Ralpha (CD25) expression on activated cells was significantly reduced by epicatechin and cocoa extract in a dose-dependent manner, achieving the highest inhibition of about 50 % when flavonoids were added 2 h before stimulation. IL-2 secretion was also inhibited by the presence of both epicatechin and cocoa extract, displaying 60 and 75 % of inhibition, respectively. Cocoa flavonoids were also able to enhance 3-4.5-fold IL-4 release. In summary, cocoa extract down-modulated T lymphocyte activation and therefore the acquired immune response. This fact could be important in some states of the immune system hyperactivity such as autoimmune or chronic inflammatory diseases.
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RAMIRO PUIG, Emma, FRANCH I MASFERRER, Àngels, CASTELLOTE I BARGALLÓ, M. cristina, ANDRÉS LACUEVA, Ma. cristina, IZQUIERDO PULIDO, Maria, CASTELL, Margarida. Effect of Theobroma cacao flavonoids on immune activation of a lymphoid cell line. _British Journal of Nutrition_. 2005. Vol. 93, núm. 6, pàgs. 859-866. [consulta: 29 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 0007-1145. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/68571]