Anthelmintic Effects of Alkylated Diamines and Amino Alcohols against Schistosoma mansoni

Polyamines are substances involved in many aspects of cell growth, division, and differentiation. Because of the metabolic differences between host cells and parasite cells, polyamine metabolism has been considered as a potential target for the chemotherapy of parasitic diseases. The aim of this wor...

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Main Authors: Fábio de Souza Fernandes, Celso O. Rezende Júnior, Tayrine Silva Fernandes, Lígia Souza da Silveira, Carlos A. M. Rezende, Mauro V. De Almeida, Renato G. de Paula, Vanderlei Rodrigues, Ademar A. Da Silva Filho, Mara R. C. Couri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/783490