From bark to weed: The history of artemisinin
In the 1970’s, in China, some brilliant and courageous scientists carried out a research programme, which lead to the discovery of artemisinin derivatives and new quinoleines that are used today, in combination, as first line treatment of malaria.
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| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2011183215 |