Novel trypanocide from an extract of Pleurotus sajor-caju against Trypanosoma congolense

Context: Control of African trypanosomiasis relies on chemotherapy, but the development of resistance and the problem of drug residues require research for alternatives. Triterpenes and phenolics, the major constituents of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer (Pleurotaceae), are reported to be effectiv...

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Main Authors: Isaiah O. Ademola, Paul O. Odeniran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2016.1230878