In silico repositioning of approved drugs against Schistosoma mansoni energy metabolism targets.

Schistosomiasis is a neglected parasitosis caused by Schistosoma spp. Praziquantel is used for the chemoprophylaxis and treatment of this disease. Although this monotherapy is effective, the risk of resistance and its low efficiency against immature worms compromises its effectiveness. Therefore, it...

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Main Authors: Nicole Melo Calixto, Daniela Braz Dos Santos, José Clecildo Barreto Bezerra, Lourival de Almeida Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203340

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