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Genome wide adaptations of Plasmodium falciparum in response to lumefantrine selective drug pressure.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Mwai Leah, Diriye Abdi, Masseno Victor, Muriithi Steven, Feltwell Theresa, Musyoki Jennifer, Lemieux Jacob, Feller Avi, Mair Gunnar R, Marsh Kevin, Newbold Chris, Nzila Alexis, Carret Céline K
Abstract excerpt
The combination therapy of the Artemisinin-derivative Artemether (ART) with Lumefantrine (LM) (Coartem®) is an important malaria treatment regimen in many endemic countries. Resistance to Artemisinin has already been reported, and it is feared that LM resistance (LMR) could also evolve quickly. T...
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