Suramin action in African trypanosomes involves a RuvB-like DNA helicase
A. Albisetti, S. Hälg, M. Zoltner, P. Mäser, N. Wiedemar
This paper identifies a DNA helicase, RuvBL1, as a key target of suramin in African trypanosomes, showing that mutations in this helicase confer resistance to the drug.
International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance · Dec 1, 2023Peer-reviewedMicrobiology