Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Loranthus micranthus Linn. on Biochemical Profile of Wistar Rats Infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei
Abstract:Thus, the need for the development of affordable, safe and effective drugs for the treatment of trypanosomiasis has resulted in the study of medicinal plants that have an anti-trypanosomal effect. Several herbal medicines have been discovered as good trypanosides. 10,11 But, this use of L. micranthus is yet to be authenticated. African mistletoe (L. micranthus) is an obligate semi-parasite that depends on its host to obtain water and minerals but can carry out photosynthesis. 12 Trees such as Kola acuminata, K… Show more
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