The biological properties of phenolic acids and their esters were reviewed. Especially antimicroorganisms and choleretic activity above mentioned compounds have been discussed.
The investigated samples of Ol. Melissae characterize with different chemical composition. Citronellal, geraniol, citronellol, citral and ß-caryophyllene appeared to be predominant components of this essenital oil. The activity of Ol. Melissae on microorganisms pathogenic for men was moderate, whereas its components revealed synergetic antimicrobial effect.
Oceniano aktywność fagocytarną związaną z wybuchem tlenowym granulocytów obojętnochłonnych u chorych z boreliozą z Lyme. Wykazano spadek wartości badanych parametrów w ostrej fazie choroby oraz ich normalizację w badaniu odległym, wykonanym po sześciu miesiącach od zakończenia leczenia. Poprawa badanych funkcji neutrofilów w badaniach odległych sugeruje, że obserwowane zmiany mają charakter nabyty, uwarunkowany obecnością krętka Borrelia burgdorferi.
Blood platelet are of crucial importance in hemostasis. Little attention has been paid to their bacteriocidal activity and their potential role in parasitic infections. Activation of blood platelets may result from direct contact with a parasite or IgE, IgG, complement factors, lymphokines, CRP. Blood platelets reveale cytotoxic activity through release variuos inflamatory mediators, phagocitic activity and cooperation with other cells of immunologic system. The precise mechanism of all platelet cytotoxic effects remains ucleare.