Article
PfCRT and PfMDR1 modulate interactions of artemisinin derivatives and ion channel blockers.
Scientific reports - 5 May 2016
Eastman Richard T, Khine Pwint, Huang Ruili, Thomas Craig J, Su Xin-Zhuan
Abstract excerpt
Treatment of the symptomatic asexual stage of Plasmodium falciparum relies almost exclusively on artemisinin (ART) combination therapies (ACTs) in endemic regions. ACTs combine ART or its derivative with a long-acting partner drug to maximize efficacy during the typical three-day regimen. Both laboratory and clinical studies have previously demonstrated that the common drug resistance determinants P. falciparum...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
