Ellagitannins of the fruit rind of pomegranate <it>(Punica granatum) </it>antagonize <it>in vitro </it>the host inflammatory response mechanisms involved in the onset of malaria

Ellagitannins of the fruit rind of pomegranate <it>(Punica granatum) </it>antagonize <it>in vitro </it>the host inflammatory response mechanisms involved in the onset of malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The sun-dried rind of the immature fruit of pomegranate (<it>Punica granatum</it>) is presently used as a herbal formulation (OMARIA, Orissa Malaria Research Indigenous Attempt) in Orissa, India, for the therapy and proph...

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Main Authors: Bhattacharya Deepak, Romeo Sergio, Basilico Nicoletta, Bulgari Michela, Galli Germana V, Dell'Agli Mario, Taramelli Donatella, Bosisio Enrica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/208

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