TY - JOUR T1 - Induction of apoptosis by zerumbone isolated from Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith in protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani due to oxidative stress JO - The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases T2 - AU - Mukherjee,Debarati AU - Singh,Chingakham Brajakishor AU - Dey,Somaditya AU - Mandal,Supratim AU - Ghosh,Joydip AU - Mallick,Suvadip AU - Hussain,Aabid AU - Swapana,Ningombam AU - Ross,Samir Anis AU - Pal,Chiranjib SN - 14138670 M3 - 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.10.002 DO - 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.10.002 UR - https://bjid.org.br/en-induction-apoptosis-by-zerumbone-isolated-articulo-S1413867015002032 AB - In the present context of emergence of resistance aligned with the conventional anti-leishmanial drugs and occasional treatment failure compelled us to continue the search for replaceable therapeutic leads against Leishmania infection. Various ginger spices of the Zingiberaceae family are widely used as spices, flavouring agents, and medicines in Southeast Asia because of their unique flavour as well as due to their medicinal properties. Zerumbone, a natural component of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith, has been studied for its pharmacological potential as antiulcer, antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial. In this study, we have shown that zerumbone could induce ROS mediated apoptosis in Leishmania donovani promastigotes and also found effective in reducing intracellular amastigotes in infected-macrophages. We emphasized the potential of zerumbone to be employed in the development of new therapeutic drugs against L. donovani infection and provided the basis for future research on the application of transitional medicinal plants. ER -