Anti-infective activity of Cratylia argentea lectin (CFL) against experimental infection with virulent Listeria monocytogenes in Swiss mice

The lectin from Cratylia argentea (CFL) is able to modulate the immune system response and is thus a potential phytotherapeutic substance.In this study, we investigated the role of CFL on control of bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, the causative agent of human listeriosis.Swiss mice were infected with L. monocytogenes and then treated with CFL.Adult Swiss mice weighing with 30-40 g were infected intraperitoneally with a...