Efficacy of ursolic acid against Echinococcus granulosus in vitro and in a murine infection model
Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis is a global public health problem; however, the drugs (albendazole and mebendazole) currently recommended by WHO for its treatment, have limited efficacy. Therefore, novel drugs are required to provide more choices for the treatment of this disease. Methods...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2628-8 |