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Title: [Suppression of experimental autoimmune uveitis by energy restriction]. Author: Nakajima A, Abe T, Takagi T, Satoh N, Sakuragi S, Koizumi A. Journal: Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi; 1996 Sep; 100(9):698-704. PubMed ID: 8905967. Abstract: The effects of energy restriction on experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) were investigated. Seven-week-old, male Lewis rats were divided into three groups. Experiment A) A control group was fed ad libitum, a second group was given 50% calorie restricted food from the day of immunization, and a third group was given 50% calorie restricted food from 2 weeks before immunization. Experiment B) A control group was fed ad libitum, a second group was given 25% calorie restricted food from 4 weeks before immunization, and a third group was given 50% calorie restricted food 4 weeks before immunization. All rats were immunized with interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP). In experiment A), in the group given 50% calorie restricted food from 2 weeks before immunization, and in experiment B), in the group given 50% calorie restricted food from 4 weeks before immunization, the onset of EAU was significantly delayed, the clinical symptoms were lessened, and delayed hypersensitivity against IRBP was suppressed. Clinically and histologically, the severity was also low. In the group given 50% calorie restricted food from 4 weeks before immunization, the titer of anti-IRBP antibody was also significantly lower than in the control group.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]