Inventors:
Susan S. Percival - Gainsville FL
Robin J. Henken - Gainsville FL
John St. Cyr - Coon Rapids MN
Clarence A. Johnson - Wyoming MN
Terri L. Butler - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
Bioenergy, Inc. - Ham Lake MN
University of Florida - Gainesville FL
International Classification:
A01N 6300
US Classification:
424 9371, 424 851, 424 852, 424 854, 424 855, 424 856, 424 857, 424 9321, 424 932, 4242781, 424400, 424455, 424489, 435375, 514 43, 514 44, 514 45, 514 46, 514 47, 514 48, 514 49, 514 50, 514 51, 514547, 514549, 514552, 514558, 514560, 514885
Abstract:
D-Ribose and methods for using D-Ribose are provided for enhancing the immune response in mammals. Those with a less than optimal immune response will benefit from oral or parenteral administration of D-Ribose. Methods are also provided for the enhancement of the immune response in isolated leukocytes. Leukocytes are cultured ex vivo in the presence of D-Ribose and transfused into a patient in need of leukocyte augmentation.