Aminoquinolines that circumvent resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in vitro
Aminoquinolines that circumvent resistance in Plasmodium falciparum in vitro
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DOI:
10.4269/ajtmh.1996.55.579
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发表时间:
1996-12-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Krogstad, DJ
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作者:
De, DY;Krogstad, FM;Krogstad, DJ
Aminoquinoline (AQ) resistance is one of the most important factors in the worldwide resurgence of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum. We synthesized a series of AQs to define the structure-activity relationships responsible for AQ action against chloroquine-susceptible and -resistant P. falciparum. The AQs with ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, pentyl, isopentyl (chloroquine), hexyl, octyl, decyl, or dodecyl side chains were equally active against chloroquine-susceptible P. falciparum (50% inhibitory concentrations [IC(50)s] = 5-15 nM). The AQs with ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, decyl, or dodecyl side chains were also active against chloroquine-, mefloquine- and multiply-resistant P. falciparum (IC50s = 5-20 nM). Verapamil, which enhances the activity of chloroquine against chloroquine-resistant parasites, had no effect on the activity of AQs that were active against resistant parasites. These results indicate that AQs with 2-12 carbon side chains are as active as chloroquine against chloroquine-susceptible P. falciparum, and that AQs with side chains shorter or longer than chloroquine are often active against chloroquine-, mefloquine-, and multiply-resistant P. falciparum.