Contribution of microscopy for understanding the mechanism of action against trypanosomatids [PDF]
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has proved to be a useful tool to study the ultrastructural alterations and the target organelles of new antitrypanosomatid drugs.
A Martinez-Palomo +90 more
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Novel Formula of Antiprotozoal Mixtures
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming more common in both bacteria and pathogenic protozoa. Therefore, new solutions are being sought as alternatives to currently used agents.
Hubert Iwiński +3 more
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In vitro Activity of Pentamidine Alone and in Combination With Aminoglycosides, Tigecycline, Rifampicin, and Doripenem Against Clinical Strains of Carbapenemase-Producing and/or Colistin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae [PDF]
Enterobacteriaceae cause different types of community- and hospital-acquired infections. Moreover, the spread of multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae is a public health problem and the World Health Organization pointed them among the pathogens in which
Cebrero Cangueiro, Tania +4 more
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Antiprotozoal Nor-Triterpene Alkaloids from Buxus sempervirens L.
Malaria and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT; sleeping sickness) are life-threatening tropical diseases caused by protozoan parasites. Due to limited therapeutic options, there is a compelling need for new antiprotozoal agents.
Lara U. Szabó +3 more
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In vitro evaluation of the amoebicidal activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and cloves (Syzygium aromaticum L. Merr. & Perry) essential oils against Acanthamoeba polyphaga trophozoites [PDF]
Several species of the genus Acanthamoeba cause human diseases. Treatment of infections involves various problems, emphasising the need to develop alternative antiprotozoal agents.
Anacarso, Immacolata +6 more
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Amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica is nowadays a serious public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. Annually, up to 100,000 deaths occur across the world.
Ramiro Quintanilla-Licea +4 more
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Betulinic acid (BA, 3β-hydroxy-lup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid) is a pentacyclic triterpene acid present predominantly in Betula ssp. (Betulaceae) and is also widely spread in many species belonging to different plant families.
André Barreto Cunha +3 more
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New bis(2-aminoimidazoline) and bisguanidine DNA minor groove binders with potent in vivo antitrypanosomal and antiplasmodial activity [PDF]
A series of 75 guanidine and 2-aminoimidazoline analogue molecules were assayed in vitro against Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense STIB900 and Plasmodium falciparum K1. The dicationic diphenyl compounds exhibited the best activities with IC50 values against
Brun, R. +7 more
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Furanocoumarins from Ruta chalepensis with Amebicide Activity
Entamoeba histolytica (protozoan; family Endomoebidae) is the cause of amoebiasis, a disease related to high morbidity and mortality. Nowadays, this illness is considered a significant public health issue in developing countries.
Aldo Fabio Bazaldúa-Rodríguez +5 more
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Activity of benzimidazoles against Dientamoeba fragilis (Trichomonadida, Monocercomonadidae) in vitro and correlation of beta-tubulin sequences as an indicator of resistance [PDF]
Recently, Dientamoeba fragilis has emerged as a significant and common enteropathogen. The majority of patients with dientamoebiasis present with gastrointestinal complaints and chronic symptoms are common. Numerous studies have successfully demonstrated
Barratt, JLN +5 more
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