Abstract
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of some sandfly species. It is endemic in 88 countries throughout the world. Pentavalent antimonials are the standard therapy for leismaniasis. Saffron (crocus sativus) belongs to the iridaceae family. This paper will outline the benefits and challenges of repurposing saffron for treating leishmaniasis.
Keywords: Crocus sativus, cardiotoxicity, leishmaniasis, saffron, pathogenesis, treatment.
Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets
Title:Can Saffron (Crocus sativus) be Effective in the Treatment of Leishmaniasis?
Volume: 13 Issue: 5
Author(s): Nooshin Bagherani
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Keywords: Crocus sativus, cardiotoxicity, leishmaniasis, saffron, pathogenesis, treatment.
Abstract: Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of some sandfly species. It is endemic in 88 countries throughout the world. Pentavalent antimonials are the standard therapy for leismaniasis. Saffron (crocus sativus) belongs to the iridaceae family. This paper will outline the benefits and challenges of repurposing saffron for treating leishmaniasis.
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Bagherani Nooshin, Can Saffron (Crocus sativus) be Effective in the Treatment of Leishmaniasis?, Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets 2013; 13 (5) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1871526514666140217145454
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1871526514666140217145454 |
Print ISSN 1871-5265 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-3989 |
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