| Literature DB >> 17339374 |
Yuliya V Mishina1, Sanjeev Krishna, Richard K Haynes, John C Meade.
Abstract
Artemisinin compounds inhibit in vitro growth of cultured Trypanosoma cruzi and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense at concentrations in the low micromolar range. Artemisinin also inhibits calcium-dependent ATPase activity in T. cruzi membranes, suggesting a mode of action via membrane pumps. Artemisinins merit further investigation as chemotherapeutic options for these pathogens.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17339374 PMCID: PMC1855540 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01544-06
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191