The Natural Alkaloid Tryptanthrin Induces Apoptosis-like Death in <i>Leishmania</i> spp.

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease against which there are no approved vaccines, and the treatment is based on highly toxic drugs. The alkaloids consist of a chemical class of natural nitrogen-containing substances with a long history of antileishmanial activity. The present study aimed at dete...

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Main Authors: Andreza R. Garcia, Yasmin P. G. Silva-Luiz, Celuta S. Alviano, Daniela S. Alviano, Alane B. Vermelho, Igor A. Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/6/112