In vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity assessment of plant extracts used in traditional malaria therapy in the Lake Victoria Region

In vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity assessment of plant extracts used in traditional malaria therapy in the Lake Victoria Region

As part of our program screening the flora of the Lake Victoria Region, a total of 54 organic extracts from seven plant families (8 species) were individually tested for antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive [Sierra Leone (D-6)] and chloroquine-resistant [Vietnam (W-2)] strains. Only...

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Main Authors: Teresa Akeng'a Ayuko, Richard Njihia Njau, Wanjala Cornelius, Nyangasi Leah, Isiah Omollo Ndiege
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2009-08-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
antiplasmodial
cytotoxicity
plant extracts
malaria therapy
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