Activity of the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone against Leishmania (L.) infantum: an in vitro and in vivo approach

Abstract Background Considering the high toxicity and limited therapies available for treating visceral leishmaniasis (VL), the drug repositioning approach represents a faster way to deliver new therapies to the market. Methods In this study, we described for the first time the activity of a potent...

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Main Authors: Erika G. Pinto, Andre G. Tempone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40409-018-0166-7