Anti-Acanthamoeba synergistic effect of chlorhexidine and Garcinia mangostana extract or α-mangostin against Acanthamoeba triangularis trophozoite and cyst forms

Abstract Acanthamoeba spp. can cause amoebic keratitis (AK). Chlorhexidine is effective for AK treatment as monotherapy, but with a relative failure on drug bioavailability in the deep corneal stroma. The combination of chlorhexidine and propamidine isethionate is recommended in the current AK treat...

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Main Authors: Suthinee Sangkanu, Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Wilawan Mahabusarakam, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Polrat Wilairatana, Ana Paula Girol, Ajoy K. Verma, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Mohammed Rahmatullah, Christophe Wiart, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Roghayeh Norouzi, Polydor Ngoy Mutombo, Veeranoot Nissapatorn
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/4d58150d1b4048b7903ed15d78ec3b6d
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