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Importancia de los compuestos inorgánicos en el tratamiento de la leishmaniasis

Translated title of the contribution: The importance of inorganic compounds in leishmaniasis treatment
  • Eric S. Gil
  • , Luiz C. Cunha
  • , Aurélia L.S. Gonçalves
  • , Aparecido R. Souza
  • , Ana C. Valderrama Negrón

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Abstract

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan genus Leishmania. It is an endemic illness that encloses 80 countries, including some of the European continent and especially in development countries. In this revision the usual therapeutical options, focusing mechanisms of action and resistance, pharmacokinetics and toxicity are discussed . Additionally, the attempts for application of other chemotherapeutical drugs, especially organometalic substances derivatives of potencial active ligands, are also cited .

Translated title of the contributionThe importance of inorganic compounds in leishmaniasis treatment
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)454-461
Number of pages8
JournalLatin American Journal of Pharmacy
Volume26
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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