Development of Leech extract as a therapeutic agent: A chronological review

• Main Authors: Mohamed Alaama (Author), Omer Kucuk (Author), Birdal Bilir (Author), Ahmed Merzouk (Author), Abbas Mohammad Ghawi (Author), Mukerrem Betul Yerer (Author), Mohamed Alaa Ahmado (Author), Abdualrahman Mohammed Abdualkader (Author), A.B.M. Helaluddin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Leech extract contains many identified bioactive substances which have a variety of biological effects. Leech extract was discovered in the late 19th century and since then many pharmaceutical products have been produced using leech extract for different ailments, but many have been wi...