Effects of Ginkgo leaf extract on function of dendritic cells and Th1/Th2 cytokines in patients with unstable angina pectoris

@article{Li2005EffectsOG,
  title={Effects of Ginkgo leaf extract on function of dendritic cells and Th1/Th2 cytokines in patients with unstable angina pectoris},
  author={Da-zhu Li and R. Sharma and Q. Zeng},
  journal={Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine},
  year={2005},
  volume={11},
  pages={260-263}
}
Objective: To investigate the effects of Ginkgo leaf extract (GLE) on function of dendritic cells (DC) and Th1/Th2 cytokines in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP).Methods: Fifty-four patients with UAP were equally assigned into two groups, the treated group and the control group, both treated with conventional Western medicine, but with GLE given additionally to the treated group. Blood of all patients was taken before and 4 weeks after treatment to prepare the peripheral mononuclear… Expand
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