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| Title: | Evaluation of the Anti-schistosomal Effects of Turmeric
(Curcuma longa) Versus Praziquantel in Schistosoma mansoni
Infected Mice |
| Authors: | Atef HUSSEIN, Samia RASHED, Ibrahim El HAYAWAN, Rabab El-SAYED, Hemat ALI |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Keywords: | Not Available |
| Journal: | Iranian Society of Parasitology |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pages: | Not Available |
| Publisher: | Not Available |
| Local/International: | International |
| Paper Link: | Not Available |
| Full paper | Hemat Salah M.Ali Abu_1933-3681-1-SM.pdf |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
| Abstract: |
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 |
