M1 homeopathic complex trigger effective responses against Leishmania (L) amazonensis in vivo and in vitro.

M1 homeopathic complex trigger effective responses against Leishmania (L) amazonensis in vivo and in vitro. Cytokine. 2017 Jul 21;99:80-90 Authors: Nascimento KF, de Santana FR, da Costa CRV, Kaplum V, Volpato H, Nakamura CV, Bonamin LV, de Freitas Buchi D Abstract Leishmaniasis is a term referring to a range of clinical conditions caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, Trypanosomatidae family, Kinetoplastida order that is transmitted by the bite of certain species of mosquitoes Phlebotominae subfamily. These parasites infect hosts wild and domestic mammals, considered as natural reservoirs and can also infect humans. Leishmania are obligate intramacrophage protozoa that have exclusively intracellular life style. This suggests that the amastigotes possess mechanisms to avoid killing by host cells. Cutaneous leishmaniasis, the most common form of the disease, causes ulcers on exposed parts of the body, leading to disfigurement, permanent scars, and stigma and in some cases disability. Many studies concluded that the cytokines profile and immune system of host have fundamental role in humans and animals natural self-healing. Conventional treatments are far from ideals and the search for new therapeutic alternatives is considered a strategic priority line of research by the World Health Organization. A promising approach in the field of basic research in homeopathy is the treatment of experimental infections with homeopa...
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