Phytol, a diterpene alcohol from chlorophyll, as a drug against neglected tropical disease Schistosomiasis mansoni.

• Main Authors: Josué de Moraes (Author), Rosimeire N de Oliveira (Author), Jéssica P Costa (Author), Antonio L G Junior (Author), Damião P de Sousa (Author), Rivelilson M Freitas (Author), Silmara M Allegretti (Author), Pedro L S Pinto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a major endemic disease that affects hundreds of millions worldwide. Since the treatment and control of this parasitic disease rely on a single drug, praziquantel, it is imperative that new effective drugs are developed. Here, we report that phytol, a diterpene alcohol...