| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6291376 | Experimental Parasitology | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Riluzole (6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazol-2-amine) affects Leishmania spp. ⺠Riluzole shows a cytotoxic activity on Leishmania parasites in vitro. ⺠Pteridine-reductase 1 (PTR1) is a target of riluzole. ⺠Riluzole impairs the oxidative stress resistance of Leishmania.
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Authors
Davide Guerrieri, Stefania Ferrari, M. Paola Costi, Paul A.M. Michels,