Review Article

Immunomodulation and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Garlic Compounds

Table 1

Biological effects of different types of garlic preparations and extracts.

Preparations/extractEffectsReferences

Dehydrated garlic powder/slices/crushedDiminish serum cholesterol[8]

Aqueous extractsAntibacterial[9, 10]
Antiparasitic[11]
Modify immune response[12]
Lipid metabolism[13]
Cardiovascular-protective effects[14, 15]

Oil extractsAntibacterial [16ā€“19]
Acaricidal[20]
Modify Immune response[21, 22]

Chloroform extractInhibiting ROS formation and attenuating the activities of adhesion molecules[23]

Hexane extractCytotoxic [24]
Modify immune response[25]

AGEAntioxidant [26, 27]
ROS scavenger and anti-inflammatory[28]
Inhibits development of preneoplastic lesions[29]