Himatanthus drasticus (Apocynaceae) latex reduces oxidative stress and modulates CD4, CD8, FoxP3 and HSP-60 expressions in Sarcoma 180-bearing mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: In Brazil, latex of Himatanthus drasticus is used to treat inflammation, wound healing and cancer. The present study evaluated the antitumoral potential of H. drasticus latex (HdCL) in Sarcoma 180-bearing mice (S180).

Clinical and laboratory alterations in dogs naturally infected by Leishmania chagasi.

Introduction: Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is a zoonotic disease with different clinical manifestations. Parasitism often occurs in bone marrow, but changes have been observed in peripheral blood and serum biochemical parameters. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hematological and biochemical parameters in dogs naturally infected by Leishmania chagasi.