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A Novel Function for Kojic Acid, a Secondary Metabolite from Aspergillus Fungi, as Antileishmanial Agent
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 severe side effects. Thus, the development of new e...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Agricultural and Biological Chemistry
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0002-1369,1881-1280
DOI: 10.1271/bbb1961.52.2609