Flavonoids in the treatment of Leishmania amazonensis: a review of efficacy and mechanisms

Flavonoids in the treatment of Leishmania amazonensis: a review of efficacy and mechanisms

Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. In recent years, natural compounds have attracted significant interest due to their potential efficacy and lower toxicity compared to synthetic chemical compounds. This review analyzed studies retrieved from the PubMed and Googl...

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Main Authors:	Vinicius Lopes Lessa, Guilherme Drescher, Gustavo Gonçalves, João Carlos Baptista Lopes, Rafael Felipe da Costa Vieira, Fabiano Borges Figueiredo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:	Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:	natural compounds flavonoids Leishmania amazonensis in vitro assays treatment
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1642005/full
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