Bixa orellana Derived Phytochemicals against Entamoeba histolytica Causing Dysentery
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2020-06
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SCIENCEDOMAIN international
Abstract
Phytochemicals from Bixa orellana plant extract are traditionally used to cure Dysentery. It is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that benzoin acid can effectively deactivate the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism
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Phytochemical, Bixa orellana, Entamoeba histolytica
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Parida Sonali, Nayak Jogesh Kumar, Jena Anindita, Tabish Arsia, Sahoo Archita, Pani Ananya, Mishra Rukmini. Bixa orellana Derived Phytochemicals against Entamoeba histolytica Causing Dysentery. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 2020 Jun; 32(8): 97-100