Novel Small Molecule Antiparasitic Effective Against Apicomplexan Parasites
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By Bob Nidever in Latest Additions Published: Monday, 10 August 09 - 10:12 PM (GMT) |
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Researchers at UCLA have discovered a small molecule that is highly effective in inhibiting attachment, invasion and motility of apicomplexan parasites. This molecule functions by blocking lipid fusion events, indicating that this small molecule inhibitor blocks the secretion of parasite proteins required for attachment, invasion and motility, thereby opening an entirely new approach for controlling Toxoplasma and related parasites.[ MORE 2009-769 ]
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