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Evaluation of the Anti-schistosomal Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Versus Praziquantel in Schistosoma mansoni Infected Mice

Iranian Society of Parasitology • 2018
العودة
معلومات البحث
المؤلفون Atef HUSSEIN, Samia RASHED, Ibrahim El HAYAWAN, Rabab El-SAYED, Hemat ALI
الكلمات المفتاحية Not Available
المجلة العلمية Iranian Society of Parasitology
الناشر Not Available
المجلد 12
العدد 4
الصفحات Not Available
publication.type International
رابط البحث Not Available
المواد المرفقة Not Available
الملخص
Curcumin is the major active ingredient of Curcuma longa
L., traditionally known as turmeric and has been shown to exhibit a wide
range of pharmacological activities including anti-parasitic effect. However, it is found to be water-insoluble and has low bioavailability. The aim
of this study was to explore the potential role of turmeric solved in olive
oil either alone or in combination with praziquantel (PZQ) in treatment
of schistosomiasis mansoni