[Histological changes of Cysticercus cellulosae under the action of proteinase of Omphalia lapidescens in vitro].

AIM

For the purpose of finding an anthelmintic with high efficacy, low toxicity and low cost, especially from the Chinese traditional medicines.

METHODS

Forty Cysticercus cellulosae were separately incubated with proteinase from artificially fermented Omphalia lapidescens for 2 h, 4 h and 8 h, and then examined for histological changes by light microscopy and compared with those of proteinase from natural dry Omphalia lapidescens after similar treatment.

RESULTS

Cysticercus cellulosae were morphologically and structurally impaired after exposure to the action of proteinase of Omphalia lapidescens, and the degree of impairment was proportionally paralleled to the duration of treatment.

CONCLUSION

The anti-cysticercus effect of proteinase of Omphalia lapidescens and the homogeneity of proteinases from artificially fermented and natural Omphalia lapidescens were confirmed.