The cytotoxic and antileishmanial activity of extracts and fractions of leaves and fruits of Azadirachta indica (A Juss.)

The cytotoxic and antileishmanial activity of extracts and fractions of leaves and fruits of Azadirachta indica (A Juss.)

The leishmaniases are severe parasitic diseases that occur worldwide, caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania. Studies with medicinal plants can lead to a range of possibilities for treating and improving the patients' quality of life. Research on Azadirachta indica fractions and extracts ha...

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Main Authors: Sabrina M. P Carneiro, Fernando A. A Carvalho, Lorena C. L. R Santana, Alessian P. L Sousa, José M. M Neto, Mariana H Chaves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Biological Research
Subjects:
anti-leishmanial
Azadirachta indica
cytotoxicity
leishmaniasis
Leishmania amazonensis
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