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A high-throughput colorimetric assay for detection of Schistosoma mansoni viability based on the tetrazolium salt XTT

BACKGROUND: Schistosoma mansoni is a trematode parasite that causes schistosomiasis, one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, leading to the loss of 2.6 million disability-adjusted life years. Praziquantel is the only drug available, and new drugs are required. The most common strategy...

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Autores principales: Aguiar, Pedro Henrique Nascimento, Fernandes, Núbia Monteiro Gonçalves Soares, Zani, Carlos Leomar, Mourão, Marina Moraes
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5480175/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28637488
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13071-017-2240-3