Molecules 2004, 9(8), 666-672; doi:10.3390/90800666
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Leishmanicidal Activity of Passifloricin A and Derivatives

Wilson Cardona G., Winston Quiñones Quiñones F. and Fernando Echeverri L.* email
Universidad de Antioquia, Instituto de Quimica, P. O. Box 1226, Medellín, Colombia
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 19 April 2004; in revised form: 28 June 2004 / Accepted: 6 July 2004 / Published: 31 July 2004
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Abstract: Several natural and hemisyntetic passifloricins were assayed against Leishmania panamensis amastigotes. High leishmanicidal activity as well as toxicity was observed. The structure of a new compound is also reported.
Keywords: Passifloricins; antiparasites; δ-lactones; leishmanicidal activity

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G., W.C.; F., W.Q.Q.; L., F.E. Leishmanicidal Activity of Passifloricin A and Derivatives. Molecules 2004, 9, 666-672.

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G. WC, F. WQQ, L. FE. Leishmanicidal Activity of Passifloricin A and Derivatives. Molecules. 2004; 9(8):666-672.

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G., Wilson C.; F., Winston Quiñones Q.; L., Fernando E. 2004. "Leishmanicidal Activity of Passifloricin A and Derivatives." Molecules 9, no. 8: 666-672.

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