In silico prediction of new antimicrobial peptides and proteins as druggable targets towards alternative anti-schistosomal therapy
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease caused by a parasitic flatworm found in freshwater. With the exponential increase in prevalence, Praziquantel (PZQ) remains the only effective treatment drug, however, resistance to PZQ has been reported recently. Therefore, it is imperative to develop effec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Scientific African |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001083 |