Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Experimental models in drug development for helminthic diseases.

J C Katiyar1, S Gupta, S Sharma

  • 1Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India.

Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Helminthic infections pose a global health challenge, especially in tropical regions. This review covers the uses and features of available anthelmintics, crucial for combating these parasitic worm infections.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Establishment of asymptomatic Leishmania donovani infection in Indian langurs (Presbytis entellus) through intradermal route.

Indian journal of experimental biology·2003
Same author

Successful vaccination against Leishmania donovani infection in Indian langur using alum-precipitated autoclaved Leishmania major with BCG.

Vaccine·2001
Same author

Stimulation of nonspecific resistance by thymopentin and its analogs against Leishmania donovani infection in hamsters.

Peptides·1999
Same author

Leishmania donovani: cellular and humoral immune responses in Indian langur monkeys, Presbytis entellus.

Acta tropica·1999
Same author

Synthesis and antileishmanial activity of alpha-cyano ethyl propenoates--a new class of antileishmanials.

Arzneimittel-Forschung·1999
Same author

The latex agglutination test: standardization and comparison with direct agglutination and dot-ELISA in the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in India.

Annals of tropical medicine and parasitology·1998

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Helminthic infections are a significant global health issue, particularly impacting tropical regions with poor sanitation and limited health education.
  • These infections have considerable socioeconomic consequences worldwide.
  • Despite challenges, progress in anthelmintic drug development and research models exists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current uses of anthelmintics.
  • To describe the pharmacologic and clinical features of various anthelmintic drugs.
  • To provide an overview of available treatment options for helminthic infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on anthelmintics.
  • Analysis of pharmacologic data for anthelmintic agents.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Compilation of clinical features and uses of approved and experimental anthelmintics.

    • Main Results:

    • A range of anthelmintics are available for treating helminthic infections.
    • Each anthelmintic possesses distinct pharmacologic and clinical profiles.
    • Model systems aid in the ongoing development of new treatments.

    Conclusions:

    • Anthelmintics are essential tools for managing helminthic infections globally.
    • Understanding the specific uses and features of each drug is critical for effective treatment.
    • Continued research and development are vital to address the persistent burden of helminthiasis.