Abstract:Data from studies on the pathogenetic mechanisms of saliva secretion of medical leeches, which is an important producer of unique biological active substances (BAS), is summarized.
These substances have a wide range of therapeutic effects, providing a prodounced anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, bactericidal, fibrinolytic, neurotropic, regenerative, energetic, immunomodulatory, anti-sclerotic effects.
They regulate homeostasis, the circulatory system, lymph flow, all types of metabolic processes in the body a… Show more
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