A potential drug target against a large family of parasites is identified

(Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)) An international research team identifies for the first time a key enzyme for the synthesis of glycoconjugates (sugars linked to other molecules) in Plasmodium falciparum and other intracellular parasites belonging to the large phylum Apicomplexa. The study, led by ISGlobal -- a centre supported by the 'la Caixa' Foundation -- and published in Scientific Reports, indicates that this enzyme could represent a selective therapeutic target against this broad group of parasites.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news