Identification of the targets of a novel metalloproteinase inhibitor used for the treatment of human head lice

人类头虱很难控制。这个项目研究了一种新的杀卵治疗方法，可以防止虱子卵孵化。我们的目标是准确地了解这种治疗是如何杀死卵子的，这样就可以设计出更有效的产品。除了为一种麻烦的害虫提供安全可靠的治疗选择的好处之外，该产品的开发将是澳大利亚制药工业向前迈出的重要一步。

Human head lice are difficult to control. This project examines a new type of ovicidal treatment that prevents louse eggs from hatching. The goal is to understand precisely how this treatment is ovicidal, so that even more effective products might be designed. Beyond the benefits of providing a safe and reliable treatment option for a troublesome pest, the development of this product will be a significant step forward for the Australian pharmaceutical industry.