A protein extract and a cysteine protease inhibitor enriched fraction from Jatropha curcas seed cake have in vitro anti-Toxoplasma gondii activity

- Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite of medical and veterinary importance that causes toxoplasmosis.
- There are few treatments available for toxoplasmosis.
- To discover plant extracts with anti-toxoplasma activity is of utmost importance.
- A protein extract from J. curcas seed cake interferes with T. gondii development.
- A protease inhibitor fraction from J. curcas cake hinders T. gondii development.