Abstract
The in vitro antiprotozoal activity of 18 natural flavonoids has been determined against Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. (-)-Epicatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin and kaempferol were the most active flavonoids against both protozoa.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antiprotozoal Agents / chemistry
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Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology*
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Entamoeba histolytica / drug effects*
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Flavonoids / chemistry
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Flavonoids / pharmacology*
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Giardia lamblia / drug effects*
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Plants / chemistry*
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Structure-Activity Relationship
Substances
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Antiprotozoal Agents
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Flavonoids