Effects of Sibiraea laevigate maxim polysaccharides on intestinal flora in immunosuppressed mice.
Background: The intestinal microbial ecology plays a significant role in maintaining normal physiological function processes and significantly influences the immune system. However, research regarding its effects on gut flora and in vivo immunomodulation is insufficient.
Results: In this study, cyclophosphamide was administered to mice to establish an immunosuppressed mouse model. The regulatory effects of Sibiraea laevigata maxim polysaccharides (SLMPs) on immunity and intestinal microbiota in the immunosuppressed mouse model were investigated. The results indicated that SLMPs could mitigate spleen and thymus damage, protect immune organs, increase the levels of leukocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils and monocytes in mouse blood and upregulate the levels of IL-2, IFN-γ, TNF-α and IgA in mouse serum. Furthermore, SLMPs can restore intestinal microbial imbalance and enhance the diversity of gut microorganisms in immunosuppressed mice.
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