Publications by authors named "Anne Boakyewaa Anokye-Kumatia"
J Parasitol Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a serious disease that affects both humans and animals, causing severe health issues, and this study explores the medicinal properties of plant extracts used to treat it.
- The ethanol extracts from fruit (CFE), neem leaves (NLE), and stem bark (NSBE) showed significant antitrypanosomal activity, with CFE being the most effective in inhibiting the parasite, while all extracts were non-toxic to liver cells.
- Despite NSBE having the highest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the study found that CFE and NLE have different mechanisms leading to their superior antitrypanosomal effects, leading to ongoing research on CFE’s constituents for potential new treatments
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