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However, the immunomodulatory potential of fermented Ruditapes philippinarum polysaccharide (RPP) has not been systematically explored. This study investigated the effects of RPP on immune function in cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressed BALB\/c mice. These results revealed that RPP alleviated CTX-induced weight loss and restored appetite. Moreover, RPP can promote the morphology and indices of immune organs, as well as increased the number of white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), and hemoglobin (Hb). Serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and immunoglobulin E (IgE) were significantly elevated following RPP treatment. Additionally, RPP improved colonic morphology by upregulating the expression of E-cadherin and ZO-1 and promoting the secretion of secretory IgA (sIgA). 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