The sesquiterpene lactone artemisinin from Artemisia annua L. is well established for
malaria therapy, but its bioactivity spectrum is much broader. In this review, we give a …

Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease that afflicts more than 240 million
people, including many children and young adults, in the tropics and subtropics. The …

Abstract As a Traditional Chinese Medicine, Artemisia annua L.(A. annua) has been used for
the treatment of various diseases since ancient times, including intermittent fevers due to …

Parasites often cause devastating diseases and represent a significant public health and
economic burden. More accurate and convenient diagnostic tools are needed in support of …

Schistosomiasis japonica is caused by the parasitic trematode Schistosoma japonicum. It is
endemic in The People's Republic of China and has significant impact on human health and …

Praziquantel has remained the drug of choice for schistosomiasis chemotherapy for almost
40 years. The pressing need to develop a new antischistosomal drug may necessitate …

In recent years, natural product groups have been gaining prominence as possible sources
of new drugs for schistosomiasis. This review attempts to update the antischistosomal …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected parasitic tropical disease that claims around 200,000 human
lives every year. Praziquantel (PZQ), the only drug recommended by the World Health …

Background Recent research has suggested that artemisinin and its derivatives may have
therapeutic effects on parasites, viruses, tumors, inflammation and skin diseases. This study …

This review focuses on the isolated bioactive compounds and antischistosomal activity of
Dolichos species, particularly Dolichos biflorus and Dolichos lablab. Medicinal plants have …