title: Antitrypanosomal effect of the aqueous extract of Brassica oleracea.
abstract: The in vitro antitrypanosomal activity of the aqueous extract of Brassica oleracea, was investigated in Trypanosoma brucei brucei 'Lafia' strain. The extract was found to be effective by immobilizing the trypanosomes within the 3-h incubation period and thereafter rendering them not infective to mice.
authors.affiliation: Division of Biochemistry and Therapeutics, Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, Vom, Nigeria. hisenjos@hisen.org
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Igweh
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Aguiyi
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Okwuasaba
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001937:Brassica; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves; D014344:Trypanocidal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014346:Trypanosoma brucei brucei / Q000187:drug effects*; D014353:Trypanosomiasis, African / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts; D014344:Trypanocidal Agents