A novel function for kojic acid, a secondary metabolite from Aspergillus fungi, as antileishmanial a...
A novel function for kojic acid, a secondary metabolite from Aspergillus fungi, as antileishmanial agent
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Kojic acid (KA) is a fungal metabolite used as a topical treatment skin-whitening cosmetic agent for melasma in humans; however its potential as an anti-leishmanial agent is unknown. Chemotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for Leishmaniasis. However, the drugs available are expensive, invasive, require long-term treatment and have seve...
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A novel function for kojic acid, a secondary metabolite from Aspergillus fungi, as antileishmanial agent
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1506819700
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1506819700
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0091259
