Abstract
Drug combination therapies have been devised to delay the development and spread of resistant malaria parasites. However, poor design often leads to ineffective combinations. Here, the properties of various drug combinations are reviewed in relationship to drug resistance and their pharmacokinetic compatibility.
Keywords: Malaria, drug resistance, drug combination therapy, artemisinin, quinolines, antifolates
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Malaria Combination Therapies: Advantages and Shortcomings
Volume: 8 Issue: 3
Author(s): A. Martinelli, R. Moreira and P. V.L. Cravo
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Keywords: Malaria, drug resistance, drug combination therapy, artemisinin, quinolines, antifolates
Abstract: Drug combination therapies have been devised to delay the development and spread of resistant malaria parasites. However, poor design often leads to ineffective combinations. Here, the properties of various drug combinations are reviewed in relationship to drug resistance and their pharmacokinetic compatibility.
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Martinelli A., Moreira R. and Cravo V.L. P., Malaria Combination Therapies: Advantages and Shortcomings, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8(3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955708783744092
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955708783744092 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5607 |

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