RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety (Jun 2009)
The immune modulators as geroprotectors: the geroprophylactic effect of transfer-factor
Abstract
Biologically active dietary supplement «Transfer-factor» obtained from cow colostrums by the company «4 Life Research Co» (the USA) has positive impact on the immune characteristics of the old laboratory animals and displays the complex gero-prophylaxis influence on the mice's physical state, dynamometric figures of the animals, the metabolism and the free radical mechanisms of ageing. «Transfer-factor» renews the cellular potential growth of old animals' tissues to the values specific for the young age. It can be used for the tissue regeneration activation with the purpose of their healing. As important is the described in the work anti-stress action of this remedy on the immune system and its protection impact on the age-specific and alimentary obesity.