Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6291112 | Experimental Parasitology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- Licarin A inhibits the proliferation of Leishmania (L.) major promastigotesin vitro.
- This neolignan induces DNA fragmentation on L. (L.) major promastigotes.
- Licarin A is more effective against L. (L.) major intracellular amastigotes.
- Decrease in IL-6 and IL-10 cytokines levels suggest immunomodulation by licarin A.
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Authors
PatrÃcia L.N. Néris, John P.A. Caldas, Yara K.S. Rodrigues, Francianne M. Amorim, Jacqueline A. Leite, Sandra Rodrigues-Mascarenhas, José M. Barbosa-Filho, Luis C. Rodrigues, Márcia R. Oliveira,