Naturally abundant polyphenols were evaluated for their anti-filarial activities.
10">Anti-filarial activities of synthesized trans-stilbene derivatives were evaluated.
15">Trans-stilbene derivatives induce caspase-mediated apoptosis in S. cervi filaria.
ROS induced apoptotic death of the treated filarial parasites was observed.
These compounds can potentiate new therapeutics against bancroftian filariasis.