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P-glycoprotein-like protein, a possible genetic marker for ivermectin resistance selection in Onchocerca volvulus.
Molecular and biochemical parasitology - 1 Apr 2008
Bourguinat Catherine, Ardelli Bernadette F, Pion Sébastien D S, Kamgno Joseph, Gardon Jacques, Duke Brian O L, Boussinesq Michel, Prichard Roger K
Abstract excerpt
Ivermectin (IVM) is the only safe drug for mass-treatment of onchocerciasis. IVM resistance has been reported in gastrointestinal nematode parasites of animals. A reduction in response to IVM in Onchocerca volvulus could have significant consequences for the onchocerciasis control programs. We have found evidence that, in O. volvulus, repeated IVM treatment selects for specific alleles, of P-glycoprotein-like...
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