The in vivo effect of ascorbic acid on human natural killer (NK) cell activity was determined. Twenty control healthy subjects were given ascorbic acid at a concentration of 60 mg/kg, and blood was drawn at 0,1,2,4,8, 24 and 48 hours after treatment with ascorbic...
We have previously shown that natural killer (NK) cell activity is significantly suppressed in patients with silicone breast implants. These patients were symptomatic and the suppression of natural killer cell activity was associated with additional significant...