To explore the existence of glutathione S-transferase (GST) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in Echinococcus granulosus cyst, and the effect of anthydatid drugs on these 2 enzymes, mice infected with E granulosus protoscoleces for 10-12 months were used.
Effects of mebendazole, albendazole, and praziquantel on glutathione S-transferase and superoxide dismutase of Echinococcus granulosus cyst wall harbored in mice.
Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, WHO Collaborating Centre for Malaria, Schistosomiasis and Filariasis, Shanghai.