Publications by authors named "Mariana Silva de Oliveira"
Int Immunopharmacol
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Leishmaniasis is a serious infectious disease impacting millions globally, with current treatments like pentavalent antimonials posing toxicity and resistance issues.
- The study highlights the promising effects of Eugenia uniflora L. essential oil, particularly the component curzerene, which shows significant antileishmanial activity while sparing healthy cells.
- Curzerene not only effectively inhibits various forms of the Leishmania parasite but also enhances immune responses in infected macrophages, making it a strong candidate for future research and potential treatment options.
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