Drug made from natural product to treat cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Project 4

Problem to be solved:
• Disease of worldwide range
• Parenteral medicine administration
• Toxic action of medicines available

Proposed Innovation:
• Medicine from natural product with less toxic action
• Efficient leishmanicide activity

Differential:
• Product from Cochliobolus sp. extract
• Chance of activity against other protozoa
• Demand of Single Health System (SUS)

Development status:
Prototype

Intellectual property status:
BRPI0800947-3

Technology transfer status:
Partnership

Coordinator:
Tania Maria de Almeida Alves / CPqRR

Contact:
Gestec/VPPIS – Phone: 21 3882-9099 / 3882-9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br

SUS: Sistema Único de Saúde