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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Improves the Therapeutic Efficiency of Praziquantel in Experimental Schistosomiasis.

Marwa Th M AtwaAreeg M Abd-ElrazekNoha I S Salem
Published in: Acta parasitologica (2022)
The results concluded that combined treatment of PZQ and dandelion extract improved immune response, decreased the number and diameter of granulomas, and inhibited DNA damage, indicating a reduction in liver fibrosis associated with schistosomiasis. The present study focused on the potential effect of dandelion as an adjunct medication for therapeutic properties of PZQ.
Keyphrases
  • liver fibrosis
  • dna damage
  • immune response
  • oxidative stress
  • healthcare
  • dna repair
  • dendritic cells
  • toll like receptor
  • combination therapy
  • inflammatory response
  • climate change