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Combining traditional medicine and modern chemistry to fight malaria

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: A combination of traditional medicine and modern chemistry has provided a promising new lead in the search for new antimalarials. Using a rational chemical approach, Herman and colleagues (1) have identified the target of febrifugine, the active component in the ancient traditional medicine changshan, and modified the compound such that its side-effects are greatly reduced while the anti-malarial activity is maintained.

Source: Annals of Translational Medicine

DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.12.39

Author: Christiaan van Ooij

Institution: The Francis Crick Institute

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemical compounds biological activities

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Wellcome Trust