In vitro efficacy of latex and purified papain from Carica papaya against Strongyloides venezuelensis eggs and larvae

In vitro efficacy of latex and purified papain from Carica papaya against Strongyloides venezuelensis eggs and larvae

ABSTRACT Latex from Carica papaya is rich in bioactive compounds, especially papain, which may help to control parasitic diseases. This study evaluated the efficacy of latex from C. papaya and purified papain against Strongyloides venezuelensis. The Egg Hatching Test (EHT) and the Larval Motility Te...

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Main Authors: Dayane Moraes, Marcelo Arantes Levenhagen, Julia Maria Costa-Cruz, Antônio Paulino da Costa Netto, Rosângela Maria Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Anthelmintic
Carica papaya
Latex
Papain
Strongyloidiasis
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