Leishmaniasis: where are we and where are we heading?
Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease in humans caused by the bite of a parasite-infected
sandfly. The disease, widely referred to as “poor man's disease,” affects millions of people …
sandfly. The disease, widely referred to as “poor man's disease,” affects millions of people …
Berberis Vulgaris and Berberine: An Update Review
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid present in several plants, including Coptis sp. and
Berberis sp. Berberine is a customary component in Chinese medicine, and is characterized …
Berberis sp. Berberine is a customary component in Chinese medicine, and is characterized …
Recent developments in drug discovery for leishmaniasis and human African trypanosomiasis
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that presents four main clinical syndromes: cutaneous
leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), visceral leishmaniasis/kala azar …
leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), visceral leishmaniasis/kala azar …
Amelioration of IFN-γ and TNF-α-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction by berberine via suppression of MLCK-MLC phosphorylation signaling pathway
M Cao, P Wang, C Sun, W He, F Wang - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Intestinal barrier dysfunction occurs in many intestinal diseases, in which proinflammatory
cytokines play critical roles. However, researchers are still on the way to defining the …
cytokines play critical roles. However, researchers are still on the way to defining the …
[HTML][HTML] Plant-derived compounds in treatment of leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a neglected public health problem caused by the protozoan species
belonging to the genus Leishmania affecting mostly the poor populations of develo** …
belonging to the genus Leishmania affecting mostly the poor populations of develo** …
Tackling drug resistance and other causes of treatment failure in leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a tropical infectious disease caused by the protozoan Leishmania parasite.
The disease is transmitted by female sand flies and, depending on the infecting parasite …
The disease is transmitted by female sand flies and, depending on the infecting parasite …
Effects of berberine in the gastrointestinal tract—a review of actions and therapeutic implications
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid present in several plant species, including Coptis sp.
and Berberis sp. In traditional medicine, extracts of berberine are used in the treatment of …
and Berberis sp. In traditional medicine, extracts of berberine are used in the treatment of …
Berberine mediates tumor cell death by skewing tumor-associated immunosuppressive macrophages to inflammatory macrophages
Background Berberine is a plant-derived alkaloid with potent anti-cancer activities.
Berberine may redirect the tumor-promoting immunosuppressive M2 macrophages, to …
Berberine may redirect the tumor-promoting immunosuppressive M2 macrophages, to …
A review on new natural and synthetic anti-leishmanial chemotherapeutic agents and current perspective of treatment approaches.
Leishmaniases are considered among the most neglected yet dangerous parasitic diseases
worldwide. According to the recent WHO report (Weekly Epidemiological Record, Sep …
worldwide. According to the recent WHO report (Weekly Epidemiological Record, Sep …
Immunotherapy and targeted therapies in treatment of visceral leishmaniasis: current status and future prospects
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne chronic infectious disease caused by the
protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani or Leishmania infantum. VL is a serious public …
protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani or Leishmania infantum. VL is a serious public …