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Advancing diagnosis and treatment for human African trypanosomiasis in Nigeria: challenges and future directions

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness, remains a significant health threat in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, the challenges of diagnosing and treating HAT are profound, especially in resource-constrained, remote areas.
Kelly Zongo, Rolayo Toyin Emmanuel
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TNF‐α partially modulates the endothelial dysfunction during the acute phase of Trypanosoma cruzi infection

British Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 183, Issue 10, Page 2256-2272, May 2026.
Background and Purpose Whereas the effects of Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) infection are well‐characterised in the heart, its impact on the vasculature has received little attention. In this study, we investigated the effects of acute and chronic T. cruzi infection on vascular responsiveness and the underlying mechanisms.
Thales M. H. Dourado, Wanessa M. C. Awata, Gustavo F. Pimenta, Barbara M. Marchetti, Maiara V. Providello, Sérgio De Albuquerque, Carlos R. Tirapelli   +6 more
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Evaluating paratransgenesis as a potential control strategy for African trypanosomiasis. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2013
Genetic-modification strategies are currently being developed to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases, including African trypanosomiasis. For tsetse, the vector of African trypanosomiasis, a paratransgenic strategy is being considered: this ...
Jan Medlock, Katherine E Atkins, David N Thomas, Serap Aksoy, Alison P Galvani   +4 more
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Molecular identification of different trypanosome species and subspecies in tsetse flies of northern Nigeria [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is caused by several species of trypanosomes including Trypanosoma congolense, T. vivax, T. godfreyi, T. simiae and T. brucei. Two of the subspecies of T. brucei also cause Human African Trypanosomiasis.
Ciosi, Marc, Dede, Peter, Hamilton, Alana, Igbinosa, Igho Benjamin, Isaac, Clement, Masiga, Dan, Nmorsi, Oyebiguwa Patrick Goddey, Scullion, Kathleen Maria, Turner, C. Michael R.   +8 more
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Targeting Kinetoplastid Parasites with ProTide Prodrugs: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study

ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 7, 14 April 2026.
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain a major global health challenge, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Kinetoplastid parasites causing Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and African trypanosomiasis rely on host purine salvage pathways, making nucleoside analogues attractive therapeutic candidates.
Silvester Lowe, Vishal Satikuvar, Tanjia M. Syeda, Monica Cal, Pascal Mäser, Marcel Kaiser, Hachemi Kadri   +6 more
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Phytochemical Diversity, Nutritional Values, and Biological Properties of Halopithys incurva (Hudson) Batters, 1902

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Halopithys incurva is a red macroalga distributed across the Mediterranean Sea and North‐East Atlantic, with occasional reports from the Indian Ocean. It exhibits a rich chemical diversity, including isoflavones, bromophenols, MAAs, pigments, phycobiliproteins, primary metabolites, and neuroactive compounds.
Youssra Aalilou, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Kaoutar Benrahou, Mustapha Hassoun, Hanaa Moussa, Issam Ameziane El Hassani, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Learn‐Han Lee, Gokhan Zengin, My El Abbes Faouzi   +9 more
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Mystery Disease X Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Narrative Review of Epidemiological Patterns and Response Challenges

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims An unknown disease known as Disease X first surfaced in the Panzi Health Zone, Kwango Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), towards the end of 2024. It mainly affected children under the age of five. The clinical characteristics and of the outbreak are examined in this review.
Muhammad Shaheer Bin Faheem, Muhammad Haroon‐Ul‐Rasheed, Sumaya Samadi   +2 more
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Trypanocidal Essential Oils: A Review

Molecules, 2020
Trypanosomiases are diseases caused by parasitic protozoan trypanosomes of the genus Trypanosoma. In humans, this includes Chagas disease and African trypanosomiasis.
Mayara Castro de Morais, Jucieudo Virgulino de Souza, Carlos da Silva Maia Bezerra Filho, Silvio Santana Dolabella, Damião Pergentino de Sousa   +4 more
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Targeting Expanded CUG and CTG Repeats as a Therapeutic Approach for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1)

ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
DM1 is an RNA gain‐of‐function disease caused by CTG repeat expansion, producing toxic r(CUG)exp RNA that sequesters MBNL1 and impairs splicing. This review covers the field of CUG and CTG ligands identified or rationally designed as DM1 drug candidates, highlighting their molecular design, RNA‐ or DNA‐binding modes, in vitro affinities and ...
Camille Richagneux, Anton Granzhan
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Leptin Functions in Infectious Diseases

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Leptin, a pleiotropic protein has long been recognized to play an important role in the regulation of energy homeostasis, metabolism, neuroendocrine function, and other physiological functions through its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and ...
Radheshyam Maurya, Parna Bhattacharya, Ranadhir Dey, Hira L. Nakhasi   +3 more
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