Influence of Aqueous Mistletoe Preparations on Humoral Immune Parameters with Emphasis on the Cytotoxicity of Human Complement in Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract: Immunomodulatory effects of various mistletoe preparations on the cytotoxicity of human complement in breast cancer patients were tested in vivo using a Euglena bioassay. For each volunteer one dose of mistletoe preparation was found which increased the cytotoxicity. The elevated cytotoxicity decreased after several applications, which is considered to be a longterm effect. 'Me concentrations of complement factors C3 and C4, likewise those of the cytokines interleukin 6 and TNF alpha, varied in accordance with the applied doses.

Keyword(s): Mistel

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