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Effects of Structurally Different HDAC Inhibitors against

Authors :
Elisabetta, Di Bello
Beatrice, Noce
Rossella, Fioravanti
Clemens, Zwergel
Sergio, Valente
Dante, Rotili
Giulia, Fianco
Daniela, Trisciuoglio
Marina M, Mourão
Policarpo, Sales
Suzanne, Lamotte
Eric, Prina
Gerald F, Späth
Cécile, Häberli
Jennifer, Keiser
Antonello, Mai
Source :
ACS infectious diseases. 8(7)
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and schistosomiasis, result in a significant burden in terms of morbidity and mortality worldwide every year. Current antiparasitic drugs suffer from several limitations such as toxicity, no efficacy toward all of the forms of the parasites' life cycle, and/or induction of resistance. Histone-modifying enzymes play a crucial role in parasite growth and survival; thus, the use of epigenetic drugs has been suggested as a strategy for the treatment of NTDs. We tested structurally different HDACi

Details

ISSN :
23738227
Volume :
8
Issue :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
ACS infectious diseases
Accession number :
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