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Research Article

Targeting of mannosylated liposome incorporated benzyl derivative of Penicillium nigricans derived compound MT81 to reticuloendothelial systems for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis

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Pages 285-293 | Received 07 Mar 2005, Accepted 08 Jun 2005, Published online: 08 Oct 2008

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