Induction of apoptosis by zerumbone isolated from Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith in protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani due to oxidative stress

In the present context of emergence of resistance aligned with the conventional anti-leishmanial drugs and occasional treatment failure compelled us to continue the search for replaceable therapeutic leads against Leishmania infection. Various ginger spices of the Zingiberaceae family are widely use...

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Main Authors: Debarati Mukherjee, Chingakham Brajakishor Singh, Somaditya Dey, Supratim Mandal, Joydip Ghosh, Suvadip Mallick, Aabid Hussain, Ningombam Swapana, Samir Anis Ross, Chiranjib Pal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867015002032