Abstract
Sequencing of parasite genomes opened the possibity to identify potential protein targets for drug development. Several protein targets have been found in the genome of Plasmodium falciparum, Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania major. Bioinformatics analysis is an important tool for the identification of protein targets for drug development against parasitic diseases. In this review we comment about three protein targets, identified in parasite genomes, and discuss the main features that may guide future efforts for virtual screening initiatives.
Keywords: Virtual screening, parasites, molecular targets, drug design
Current Drug Targets
Title: Selection of Targets for Drug Development Against Protozoan Parasites
Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Author(s): Walter Filgueira de Azevedo Junior and Milena Botelho Pereira Soares
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Keywords: Virtual screening, parasites, molecular targets, drug design
Abstract: Sequencing of parasite genomes opened the possibity to identify potential protein targets for drug development. Several protein targets have been found in the genome of Plasmodium falciparum, Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania major. Bioinformatics analysis is an important tool for the identification of protein targets for drug development against parasitic diseases. In this review we comment about three protein targets, identified in parasite genomes, and discuss the main features that may guide future efforts for virtual screening initiatives.
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de Azevedo Junior Filgueira Walter and Pereira Soares Botelho Milena, Selection of Targets for Drug Development Against Protozoan Parasites, Current Drug Targets 2009; 10 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138945009787581186
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138945009787581186 |
Print ISSN 1389-4501 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-5592 |
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