Ellagic acid microspheres restrict the growth of Babesia and Theileria in vitro and Babesia microti in vivo

Ellagic acid microspheres restrict the growth of Babesia and Theileria in vitro and Babesia microti in vivo

Abstract Background There are no effective vaccines against Babesia and Theileria parasites; therefore, therapy depends heavily on antiprotozoal drugs. Treatment options for piroplasmosis are limited; thus, the need for new antiprotozoal agents is becoming increasingly urgent. Ellagic acid (EA) is a...

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Main Authors: Amani Magdy Beshbishy, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Naoaki Yokoyama, Ikuo Igarashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ellagic acid
β-cyclodextrin ellagic acid
APSP EA
Nanoparticles
Babesia
Theileria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3520-x

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