Abstract
Over the last years the biology of many parasites that infect humans and domestic animals has been intensively studied. Considerable efforts were addressed to obtain information on the parasite-host immune relationship. However, the knowledge of the endocrine physiology of parasites and the consequences of the local hormone production on the host tissues needs further investigation. We review here literature and our own studies on endocrine parasite capacities with special emphasis on cysticercosis. Besides the biological interest, these investigations may contribute to identify in the future alternative treatments for the disease.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Are Hormones Relevant for the Search and Design of Anti-Parasitic Drugs?
Volume: 8 Issue: 5
Author(s): Marta C. Romano, Ricardo A. Valdez, Lorena Hinojosa, Yolanda Gomez and Pedro Jimenez
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Abstract: Over the last years the biology of many parasites that infect humans and domestic animals has been intensively studied. Considerable efforts were addressed to obtain information on the parasite-host immune relationship. However, the knowledge of the endocrine physiology of parasites and the consequences of the local hormone production on the host tissues needs further investigation. We review here literature and our own studies on endocrine parasite capacities with special emphasis on cysticercosis. Besides the biological interest, these investigations may contribute to identify in the future alternative treatments for the disease.
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Romano C. Marta, Valdez A. Ricardo, Hinojosa Lorena, Gomez Yolanda and Jimenez Pedro, Are Hormones Relevant for the Search and Design of Anti-Parasitic Drugs?, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8 (5) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156802608783790884
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156802608783790884 |
Print ISSN 1568-0266 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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