Effect of beta-lapachone on hydrogen peroxide production in Trypanosoma cruzi

Acta Trop. 1978 Mar;35(1):35-40.

Abstract

beta-Lapachone, an antimicrobial agent, markedly increase the generation of H2O2 in intact Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes (Y strain). Increase in H2O2 was determined by the horseradish peroxidase-H2O2 Compound II formation as well as by a cytochemical technique.

MeSH terms

  • 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / biosynthesis*
  • Trypanosoma cruzi / metabolism*
  • Trypanosoma cruzi / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine
  • Hydrogen Peroxide