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Delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) responses and lymphocyte proliferation were significantly increased in both CR groups compared to baseline.
Calorie restriction can enhance specific immune responses in overweight individuals.
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DTH responses, as well as Con A and PHA stimulated lymphocyte proliferation were significantly increased in both CR groups compared to baseline (p<0.05).
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Calorie restriction (CR) enhances T cell mediated immune response in overweight men and women
Tanvir Ahmed et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2006
DOI 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a988-b
rct · n=46
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