Genotypic status of the TbAT1/P2 adenosine transporter of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense isolates from Northwestern Uganda following melarsoprol withdrawal.

<h4>Background</h4>The development of arsenical and diamidine resistance in Trypanosoma brucei is associated with loss of drug uptake by the P2 purine transporter as a result of alterations in the corresponding T. brucei adenosine transporter 1 gene (TbAT1). Previously, specific TbAT1 mu...

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Main Authors: Anne J N Kazibwe, Barbara Nerima, Harry P de Koning, Pascal Mäser, Michael P Barrett, Enock Matovu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19787038/pdf/?tool=EBI