Abstract
Carnosine, which is a physiologically active against that promotes granulation, a tissue reaction with high potentials of immunity and tissue repair, was discovered. The agent was then found to accelerate tissue repair, regulate antibody production, and increase nonspecific immune activities. With clinical observation of these effects, carnosine was confirmed to have spontaneous healing stimulative action. We also observed a significant increase in T/C (%) in animals carrying transplanted tumor when treated with carnosine. This paper summarizes these findings, shows the importance of the connective tissue function in the control of cancer, and suggests that resistance of the host against cancer is provided not by individual attacking factors but by integrated effects of defensive functions.
