Deep-sequencing revealing mutation dynamics in the miltefosine transporter gene in Leishmania infantum selected for miltefosine resistance.

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Miltefosine is the first oral drug used in chemotherapy against leishmaniasis. In vitro studies found that resistance to miltefosine in Leishmania is often associated with the acquisition of point mutations in the miltefosine transporter, leading to a decrease in drug uptake. In this study, the dynamics of mutations upon miltefosine selection was studied by deep-sequencing of the miltefosine transporter gene....

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