SnapShot: Antimalarial Drugs

Cell. 2020 Oct 15;183(2):554-554.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.006.

Abstract

Malaria is a prominent vector-borne illness caused by Plasmodium parasites. Therapeutic intervention remains a critical component for disease eradication efforts but is complicated by the emergence of drug resistance. This SnapShot summarizes the human-relevant stages of the P. falciparum life cycle and describes how licensed antimalarials, clinical candidates, and newly emerging compounds target each stage to prevent, treat, or block transmission of malaria. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antimalarials / pharmacology*
  • Antimalarials / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Eradication
  • Drug Resistance
  • Humans
  • Malaria / drug therapy*
  • Malaria / parasitology
  • Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology
  • Plasmodium / drug effects
  • Plasmodium falciparum / drug effects

Substances

  • Antimalarials