L-theanine intervention enhances human gamma delta T lymphocyte function

• Published in: Nutrition reviews Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 96 - 102
• Main Authors: Bukowski, Jack F, Percival, Susan S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2008

Human gamma delta T lymphocytes are a subset of T cells and are a first line of defense against microbes and tumors. These gamma delta T cells can be primed by nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, and certain short-chain alkylamines. These primed gamma delta T cells have an enhanced capacity to prol...