In vitro and in vivo Leishmanicidal activity of 2-hydroxy-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone (lapachol).

Teixeira, M J

In vitro and in vivo Leishmanicidal activity of 2-hydroxy-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone (lapachol). [electronic resource] - Phytotherapy research : PTR Feb 2001 - 44-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0951-418X

10.1002/1099-1573(200102)15:1<44::aid-ptr685>3.0.co;2-1 doi


Animals
Antimony Sodium Gluconate--therapeutic use
Antiprotozoal Agents--pharmacology
Cricetinae
Disease Models, Animal
Female
Leishmania braziliensis--drug effects
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous--drug therapy
Macrophages, Peritoneal--drug effects
Male
Mesocricetus
Mice
Naphthoquinones--pharmacology
Plants, Medicinal