Structure and Antiparasitic Activity Relationship of Alkylphosphocholine Analogues against <i>Leishmania donovani</i>

Miltefosine (Milt) is the only oral treatment for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) but its use is associated with adverse effects, e.g., teratogenicity, vomiting, diarrhoea. Understanding how its chemical structure induces cytotoxicity, whilst not compromising its anti-parasitic efficacy, could identify...

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Main Authors: Humera Ahmed, Katharine C. Carter, Roderick A.M. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/8/1117