Analysis of Immunomodulating Properties of Retinoids.

In this work analysis of immunomodulating properties of retinoids and carotinoids, mainly beta-carotene is presented. The main attention is concentrated on the latest investigations of the role of retinoid receptors in realization of retinoid influence on differentiation of hematopoietic elements and the apoptosis induction. The conclusion concerning the principal advantages of beta-carotene as immunomodulator comparing to other existing immunomodulating agents has been made.