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were also elevated after the administration of sponge
extract. From the study it is quite evident that the
extract of the sponges are good in immunomodulation.
Acknowledgement
Authors are thankful to Dr. A.J.A.Ranjit Singh, Principal, Sri Paramakalyani
College, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, Lab facilities and encouragement.
We thankful for supporting agency of Department of Science and
Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
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