Nitroreductase Activites in <i>Giardia lamblia</i>: ORF 17150 Encodes a Quinone Reductase with Nitroreductase Activity
The intestinal diplomonadid <i>Giardia lamblia</i> is a causative agent of persistent diarrhea. Current treatments are based on nitro drugs, especially metronidazole. Nitro compounds are activated by reduction, yielding toxic intermediates. The enzymatic systems responsible for this acti...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/129 |