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Antimalarials in the treatment of schistosomiasis

Keiser, Jennifer and Utzinger, Jurg. (2012) Antimalarials in the treatment of schistosomiasis. Current pharmaceutical design, Vol. 18, H. 24. pp. 3531-3538.

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Abstract

With just one drug used for individual patient management and community-based morbidity control, the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of schistosomiasis is vulnerable should resistance to praziquantel emerge and spread. The discovery and development of novel chemical entities that exhibit antischistosomal properties, and the repurposing of existing drugs for schistosomiasis is thus of central importance as long as praziquantel remains effective. Here, we discuss the public health relevance of schistosomiasis, which is currently considered a neglected tropical disease. We recapitulate the past and current drug armamentarium against schistosomiasis, including shortcomings and a target product profile of an antischistosomal drug. The central piece of our review is the discovery of the antischistosomal properties of various antimalarial drugs, notably the artemisinins, synthetic trioxolanes, and mefloquine. We summarize findings from preclinical investigations and experiences made thus far from clinical studies. We conclude that a closer collaboration between the malaria and schistosomiasis communities might facilitate the discovery and development of novel antischistosomal drugs, and will foster monitoring and evaluation of the ancillary benefits of antimalarial prophylaxis and treatment against schistosomiasis
Faculties and Departments:09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Department of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology (MPI) > Helminth Drug Development (Keiser)
UniBasel Contributors:Keiser, Jennifer and Utzinger, Jürg
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Bentham Science Publ.
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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