Sativa seeds against Schistosoma mansoni different stages

The schistosomicidal properties of Nigella sativaseeds were tested in vitro against Schistosoma mansoni miracidia, cercariae, and adult worms. Results indicate its strong biocidal effects against all stages of the parasite and also showed an inhibitory effect on egg-laying of adult female worms. In...

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Main Authors: Azza M Mohamed, Nadia M Metwally, Sohair S Mahmoud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2005-04-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762005000200016

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