Fitoterapia 2007-Apr

Leishmanicidal activity of Pentalinon andrieuxii.

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Claudio M Lezama-Dávila

Angélica P Isaac-Márquez

Pedro Zamora-Crescencio

Mirna del R Uc-Encalada

Sonia Y Justiniano-Apolinar

Leticia del Angel-Robles

Abhay Satoskar

Laritza Hernández-Rivero

ARTICLE: 17355903

DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2006.12.005

BioSeek: 17355903

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Abstract

Extracts of the root of Pentalinon andrieuxii, vernacular name of "contrahierva" (solen ak' in Mayan language, were investigated for their lethal effect on the protozoa Leishmania mexicana. The hexanes extract was highly effective to delay and eventually stop parasite survival.

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Leishmanicidal activity of Pentalinon andrieuxii.

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hexane

pentalinon

pentalinon andrieuxii

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