Monday, 17 April 2017

Anti-malarial activity of Andrographolide

Andrographis paniculata, leaf extract possess antimicrobial activity against in vitro P. falciparum culture and P. berghei in vivo. Andrographolide is a primary bioactive compound present in Andrographis paniculata that possess antimicrobial activity. In addition Andrographolide will protect liver, renal injuries induced by P. berghei infection, Control blood glucose levels, prevents body weight loss and hemolysis induced by malaria infection. 

Andrographolide


The secondary metabolites of Andrographis paniculata, possess pharmacological activities such as anti-hemolysis, anti-malarial, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective etc.. These finding adds important information to the area 1 of malaria research, which always is in need of alternative antimalarial drugs to combat the malaria, especially drug resistant parasites. Even though it is premature to conclude at this time that A. paniculata can be used as effective antimalarial, these finding provides a foundation for further exploration of new effective medicinal extracts for protection and treatment from the development of resistance among malaria parasites. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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