The Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of and Boiss Against .

Objective: Trichomoniasis is the most common sexually transmitted protozoan infection worldwide. Metronidazole is widely considered as the drug of choice for treating of trichomoniasis but considering its potential side effects, we aimed to assess the therapeutic influences of hydro-alcoholic extracts of and Boiss as alternative medications against .

Methods: The trophozoites were cultured in TYI-S-33 medium at a density of 5x10 trophozoites/mL.

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Human Cystic Echinococcosis.

Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the Echinococcus granulosus senso lato (E. granulosus s.l.

The Role of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 and 2 in Echinococcus granulosus senso lato-Induced Human Hepatic Fibrosis.

Introduction: The main mechanism underlying hepatic fibrosis is the imbalance between tissue Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases (TIMPs). This study aimed to investigate the potential role of TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 in the process of hepatic fibrosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus senso lato (E. granulosus s.