Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6128316 Acta Tropica 2011 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶ SSAO/rVAP-1 mediated oxidation of methylamine kills African trypanosomes in vitro. ▶ SSAO inhibitors block the trypanocidal activity of SSAO/rVAP-1. ▶ Formaldehyde generated in the SSAO/rVAP-1 mediated oxidation of methylamine is responsible for killing trypanosomes.
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