In vivo and in vitro efficacy of crocin against Echinococcus multilocularis

In vivo and in vitro efficacy of crocin against Echinococcus multilocularis

Abstract Background Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a fatal zoonosis caused by the larvae of Echinococcus multilocularis. However, current chemotherapy treatment options are based on benzimidazoles [albendazole (ABZ) and mebendazole], which have limited efficacy. Therefore, novel drugs are necessary...

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Main Authors: Chuanchuan Liu, Haining Fan, Lu Guan, Ri-li Ge, Lan Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Echinococcus multilocularis
Protoscoleces
Crocin
Metacestodes
Matrix metalloproteinase 2
Matrix metalloproteinase 9
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04866-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04866-4

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