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Use of transfer factor in immunosuppressed surgical patients

ABSTRACT

Objective :

to evaluate the action of Transfer Factor on the immune response of patients with malignant neoplasm submitted to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Method:

we analyzed the variations of leukocytes, total lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes and CD4 counts in 60 patients submitted to immunostimulation with a single, daily dose of 0.5mg sublingual Transfer Factor, started simultaneously with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.

Results:

there were statistically significant increases in the counts of all cell lines studied, more pronounced after 12 months of use of the medication.

Conclusion:

the Transfer Factor restored immune response and showed no side effects.

Keywords:
Transfer Factor; Immunity, Cellular; Neoplasm Invasiveness

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