Evaluation of the Leishmanicidal and Cytotoxic Potential of Essential Oils Derived from Ten Colombian Plants
Background: The leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activity of ten essential oils obtained from ten plant specimens were evaluated.Methods: Essential oils were obtained by the steam distillation of plant leaves without any prior processing. Cytotoxicity was tested on J774 macrophages and leishmanicidal ac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2013-03-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Parasitology |
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Online Access: | http://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/573/391 |