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Many similarities exist between cancer cells and parasites. A potentially lucrative starting point for the discovery of novel drugs to combat parasites is to examine available compounds developed against cancer for antiparasitic properties. Here, we review the use of current and promising anticancer agents for treating major human parasitic diseases.
Keywords: Cancer drugs, novel antiparasitic targets, synthetic compounds, "natural" drug-like chemicals
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: The Use of Anticancer Drugs in Antiparasitic Chemotherapy
Volume: 6Issue: 2
Author(s): M.- Q. Klinkert and V. Heussler
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Keywords: Cancer drugs, novel antiparasitic targets, synthetic compounds, "natural" drug-like chemicals
Abstract: Many similarities exist between cancer cells and parasites. A potentially lucrative starting point for the discovery of novel drugs to combat parasites is to examine available compounds developed against cancer for antiparasitic properties. Here, we review the use of current and promising anticancer agents for treating major human parasitic diseases.
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Klinkert Q. M.- and Heussler V., The Use of Anticancer Drugs in Antiparasitic Chemotherapy, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706775475939
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