Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel compound and a composition containing a compound separated from a Morus alba L. extract as an active ingredient for reinforcing immunity. More specifically, the composition of the present invention exhibits effects in increasing the generation of NO in a histiocyte Raw 264.7 and increasing functions to secret immunity reinforcing factors such as TNF-α and IL-12 so as to exhibit an effect in reinforcing activities in an immunocyte and have immunity reinforcing efficiency. Accordingly, the composition can be usefully used as a food, a medical product, and a fodder additive having immunity reinforcing efficiency by which a decline in immunity can be excellently prevented, controlled, and treated.