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David Hong

Dr David Hong
Ph.D, MRSC

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Davidhwq@liverpool.ac.uk

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2024

A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Trial of AWZ1066S, an Anti-Wolbachia Candidate Macrofilaricide.

Devereux, G., Bula, M., Tripp, K., Fitzgerald, R., Eraut, N., Alam, M. S., . . . Ward, S. A. (2024). A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Trial of AWZ1066S, an Anti-Wolbachia Candidate Macrofilaricide.. Clinical pharmacology in drug development, 13(9), 1071-1081. doi:10.1002/cpdd.1441

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10.1002/cpdd.1441
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Design, synthesis and modelling of photoreactive chemical probes for investigating target engagement of plasmepsin IX and X in <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>.

Lisauskaitė, M., Nixon, G. L., Woodley, C. M., Berry, N. G., Coninckx, A., Qie, L. C., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2024). Design, synthesis and modelling of photoreactive chemical probes for investigating target engagement of plasmepsin IX and X in <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>.. RSC chemical biology, 5(1), 19-29. doi:10.1039/d3cb00109a

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10.1039/d3cb00109a
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Combinations of the azaquinazoline anti-&lt;i&gt;Wolbachia&lt;/i&gt; agent, AWZ1066S, with benzimidazole anthelmintics synergise to mediate sub-seven-day sterilising and curative efficacies in experimental models of filariasis.

Hegde, S., Marriott, A. E., Pionnier, N., Steven, A., Bulman, C., Gunderson, E., . . . Turner, J. D. (2024). Combinations of the azaquinazoline anti-&lt;i&gt;Wolbachia&lt;/i&gt; agent, AWZ1066S, with benzimidazole anthelmintics synergise to mediate sub-seven-day sterilising and curative efficacies in experimental models of filariasis.. Frontiers in microbiology, 15, 1346068. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2024.1346068

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10.3389/fmicb.2024.1346068
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2023

Larvicidal, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of four essential oils and their constituents against <i>Aedes albopictus</i>, and nanoemulsion preparation

Li, Y., Wu, W., Jian, R., Ren, X., Chen, X., Hong, W. D., . . . Sheng, Z. (2022). Larvicidal, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of four essential oils and their constituents against <i>Aedes albopictus</i>, and nanoemulsion preparation. JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE. doi:10.1007/s10340-022-01555-8

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10.1007/s10340-022-01555-8
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Novel Sophoridine Derivatives as Potential Larvicidal Agents against <i>Aedes albopictus</i>: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition, and Morphological Study.

Ang, S., Cao, N., Zheng, W., Zhang, Z., Li, J., Yan, Z., . . . Wu, P. (2023). Novel Sophoridine Derivatives as Potential Larvicidal Agents against <i>Aedes albopictus</i>: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition, and Morphological Study.. Insects, 14(4), 399. doi:10.3390/insects14040399

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10.3390/insects14040399
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Transformation of the Manufacturing Process from Discovery to Kilogram Scale for AWZ1066S: A Highly Specific Anti-Wolbachia Drug Candidate for a Short-Course Treatment of Filariasis

Hong, W. D., O'Neill, P. M., Taylor, M. J., Turner, J. D., Ward, S. A., Gusovsky, F., . . . Khile, A. S. (2023). Transformation of the Manufacturing Process from Discovery to Kilogram Scale for AWZ1066S: A Highly Specific Anti-Wolbachia Drug Candidate for a Short-Course Treatment of Filariasis. ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT. doi:10.1021/acs.oprd.2c00167

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10.1021/acs.oprd.2c00167
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Identification of 2-Aryl-Quinolone Inhibitors of Cytochrome bd and Chemical Validation of Combination Strategies for Respiratory Inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Jeffreys, L. N., Ardrey, A., Hafiz, T. A., Dyer, L. -A., Warman, A. J., Mosallam, N., . . . Biagini, G. A. (2023). Identification of 2-Aryl-Quinolone Inhibitors of Cytochrome bd and Chemical Validation of Combination Strategies for Respiratory Inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ACS INFECTIOUS DISEASES. doi:10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00283

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10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00283
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2022

Larvicidal Activity of Two Rutaceae Plant Essential Oils and Their Constituents Against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Multiple Formulations

Jian, R., Lin, Y., Li, Y., Wu, W., Ren, X., Liang, Z., . . . Sheng, Z. (2022). Larvicidal Activity of Two Rutaceae Plant Essential Oils and Their Constituents Against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Multiple Formulations. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 59(5), 1669-1677. doi:10.1093/jme/tjac083

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10.1093/jme/tjac083
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Targeting the Ubiquinol-Reduction (Q<sub>i</sub>) Site of the Mitochondrial Cytochrome <i>bc<sub>1</sub></i> Complex for the Development of Next Generation Quinolone Antimalarials

Amporndanai, K., Pinthong, N., O'Neill, P. M., Hong, W. D., Amewu, R. K., Pidathala, C., . . . Antonyuk, S. V. (2022). Targeting the Ubiquinol-Reduction (Q<sub>i</sub>) Site of the Mitochondrial Cytochrome <i>bc<sub>1</sub></i> Complex for the Development of Next Generation Quinolone Antimalarials. BIOLOGY-BASEL, 11(8). doi:10.3390/biology11081109

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10.3390/biology11081109
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Novel 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives as a Two-in-One agent with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity

Tu, B., Liang, J., Ou, Y., Zhang, X., Zheng, W., Wu, R., . . . Hong, W. D. (2022). Novel 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives as a Two-in-One agent with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 122. doi:10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105714

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10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105714
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Remdesivir-ivermectin combination displays synergistic interaction with improved in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2

Jeffreys, L. N., Pennington, S. H., Duggan, J., Caygill, C. H., Lopeman, R. C., Breen, A. F., . . . Biagini, G. A. (2022). Remdesivir-ivermectin combination displays synergistic interaction with improved in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS, 59(3). doi:10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2022.106542

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10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2022.106542
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2021

Super-rapid formation of a novel super-supramolecular hydrogel with excellent antimicrobial activity

Guo, S., Fan, Y., Hong, W. D., Liang, J., Luo, Z., Zheng, W., . . . Zhang, K. (2021). Super-rapid formation of a novel super-supramolecular hydrogel with excellent antimicrobial activity. COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS, 28. doi:10.1016/j.coco.2021.100955

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10.1016/j.coco.2021.100955
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A novel 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid derivative supramolecular self-assembly hydrogel with antibacterial activity

Guo, S., Chen, S., Cao, N., Zheng, W., Li, D., Sheng, Z., . . . Hong, W. D. (2021). A novel 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid derivative supramolecular self-assembly hydrogel with antibacterial activity. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 56(30), 17254-17267. doi:10.1007/s10853-021-06396-x

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10.1007/s10853-021-06396-x
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Therapeutic Potential of Nitazoxanide: An Appropriate Choice for Repurposing versus SARS-CoV-2?

Stachulski, A. V., Taujanskas, J., Pate, S. L., Rajoli, R. K. R., Aljayyoussi, G., Pennington, S. H., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2021). Therapeutic Potential of Nitazoxanide: An Appropriate Choice for Repurposing versus SARS-CoV-2?. ACS INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 7(6), 1317-1331. doi:10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00478

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10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00478
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Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils of Discarded Perfume Lemon and Leaves (<i>Citrus Limon</i> (L.) Burm. F.) as Possible Sources of Functional Botanical Agents

Wu, P., Tang, X., Jian, R., Li, J., Lin, M., Dai, H., . . . Hong, W. D. (2021). Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils of Discarded Perfume Lemon and Leaves (<i>Citrus Limon</i> (L.) Burm. F.) as Possible Sources of Functional Botanical Agents. FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY, 9. doi:10.3389/fchem.2021.679116

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10.3389/fchem.2021.679116
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Oleanolic acid indole derivatives as novel α-glucosidase inhibitors: Synthesis, biological evaluation, and mechanistic analysis

Wu, P., He, H., Ma, H., Tu, B., Li, J., Guo, S., . . . Zhang, K. (2021). Oleanolic acid indole derivatives as novel α-glucosidase inhibitors: Synthesis, biological evaluation, and mechanistic analysis. BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 107. doi:10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104580

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10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104580
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2020

A novel fluorescent probe for the detection of AmpC beta-lactamase and the application in screening beta-lactamase inhibitors.

Yu, P., Yang, J. -N., Yan, J. -W., Meng, Z. -Z., Hong, W. D., Roberts, A. P., . . . Li, S. (2020). A novel fluorescent probe for the detection of AmpC beta-lactamase and the application in screening beta-lactamase inhibitors.. Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy, 234. doi:10.1016/j.saa.2020.118257

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10.1016/j.saa.2020.118257
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Novel anti-<i>Wolbachia</i> drugs, a new approach in the treatment and prevention of veterinary filariasis?

Turner, J. D., Marriott, A. E., Hong, D., O'Neill, P., Ward, S. A., & Taylor, M. J. (2020). Novel anti-<i>Wolbachia</i> drugs, a new approach in the treatment and prevention of veterinary filariasis?. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, 279. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109057

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10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109057
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Screening of larvicidal activity of 53 essential oils and their synergistic effect for the improvement of deltamethrin efficacy against Aedes albopictus

Sheng, Z., Jian, R., Xie, F., Chen, B., Zhang, K., Li, D., . . . Hong, W. D. (2020). Screening of larvicidal activity of 53 essential oils and their synergistic effect for the improvement of deltamethrin efficacy against Aedes albopictus. Industrial Crops and Products, 145, 112131. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112131

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10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112131
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Design, synthesis and α-glucosidase inhibition study of novel embelin derivatives

Chen, X., Gao, M., Jian, R., Hong, W. D., Tang, X., Li, Y., . . . Wu, P. (2020). Design, synthesis and α-glucosidase inhibition study of novel embelin derivatives. JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 35(1), 565-573. doi:10.1080/14756366.2020.1715386

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10.1080/14756366.2020.1715386
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2019

AWZ1066S, a highly specific anti-Wolbachia drug candidate for a short-course treatment of filariasis

Hong, W. D., Benayoud, F., Nixon, G. L., Ford, L., Johnston, K. L., Clare, R. H., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2019). AWZ1066S, a highly specific anti-Wolbachia drug candidate for a short-course treatment of filariasis. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 116(4), 1414-1419. doi:10.1073/pnas.1816585116

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10.1073/pnas.1816585116
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A NEW RAPID ACTING ANTI-WOLBACHIA DRUG FOR ONCHOCERCIASIS AND LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS

Hong, W. D., Johnston, K. L., Berry, N. G., Gusovsky, F., Heming-Way, J., Turner, J. D., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2019). A NEW RAPID ACTING ANTI-WOLBACHIA DRUG FOR ONCHOCERCIASIS AND LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS. In TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE Vol. 113 (pp. S4). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2018

STEREOSELECTIVE METABOLISM OF PYRIDO[3,2-D]PYRIMIDINE-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS BY ALDEHYDE OXIDASE

He, X., Siu, Y. A., Hong, W. D., Benayoud, F., & Lai, W. G. (2018). STEREOSELECTIVE METABOLISM OF PYRIDO[3,2-D]PYRIMIDINE-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS BY ALDEHYDE OXIDASE. In DRUG METABOLISM AND PHARMACOKINETICS Vol. 33 (pp. S83). doi:10.1016/j.dmpk.2017.11.273

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10.1016/j.dmpk.2017.11.273
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2017

A tetraoxane-based antimalarial drug candidate that overcomes PfK13-C580Y dependent artemisinin resistance

O'Neill, P. M., Amewu, R. K., Charman, S. A., Sabbani, S., Gnädig, N. F., Straimer, J., . . . Ward, S. A. (2017). A tetraoxane-based antimalarial drug candidate that overcomes PfK13-C580Y dependent artemisinin resistance. Nature Communications, 8. doi:10.1038/ncomms15159

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10.1038/ncomms15159
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Rational Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Quinolones Targeting the respiratory chain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Hong, W. D., Gibbons, P. D., Leung, S. C., Amewu, R., Stocks, P. A., Stachulski, A. V., . . . Nixon, G. L. (2017). Rational Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Quinolones Targeting the respiratory chain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.. Journal of medicinal chemistry, 60(9), 3703-3726. doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.6b01718

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10.1021/acs.jmedchem.6b01718
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Synthesis and structure-activity relationship of <i>N</i><SUP>4</SUP>-benzylamine-<i>N</i><SUP>2</SUP>-isopropyl-quinazoline-2,4-diamines derivatives as potential antibacterial agents

Jiang, Z., Hong, W. D., Cui, X., Gao, H., Wu, P., Chen, Y., . . . Zhang, K. (2017). Synthesis and structure-activity relationship of <i>N</i><SUP>4</SUP>-benzylamine-<i>N</i><SUP>2</SUP>-isopropyl-quinazoline-2,4-diamines derivatives as potential antibacterial agents. RSC ADVANCES, 7(82), 52227-52237. doi:10.1039/c7ra10352b

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10.1039/c7ra10352b
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2016

2015

2-Pyridylquinolone antimalarials with improved antimalarial activity and physicochemical properties

Charoensutthivarakul, S., Hong, W. D., Leung, S. C., Gibbons, P. D., Bedingfield, P. T. P., Nixon, G. L., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2015). 2-Pyridylquinolone antimalarials with improved antimalarial activity and physicochemical properties. MEDCHEMCOMM, 6(7), 1252-1259. doi:10.1039/c5md00062a

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10.1039/c5md00062a
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2013

Pyrethroid activity-based probes for profiling cytochrome P450 activities associated with insecticide interactions

Ismail, H. M., O'Neill, P. M., Hong, D. W., Finn, R. D., Henderson, C. J., Wright, A. T., . . . Paine, M. J. I. (2013). Pyrethroid activity-based probes for profiling cytochrome P450 activities associated with insecticide interactions. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 110(49), 19766-19771. doi:10.1073/pnas.1320185110

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10.1073/pnas.1320185110
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2012

Generation of quinolone antimalarials targeting the <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> mitochondrial respiratory chain for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria

Biagini, G. A., Fisher, N., Shone, A. E., Mubaraki, M. A., Srivastava, A., Hill, A., . . . Ward, S. A. (2012). Generation of quinolone antimalarials targeting the <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> mitochondrial respiratory chain for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 109(21), 8298-8303. doi:10.1073/pnas.1205651109

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10.1073/pnas.1205651109
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Identification of Novel Antimalarial Chemotypes via Chemoinformatic Compound Selection Methods for a High-Throughput Screening Program against the Novel Malarial Target, PfNDH2: Increasing Hit Rate via Virtual Screening Methods

Sharma, R., Lawrenson, A. S., Fisher, N. E., Warman, A. J., Shone, A. E., Hill, A., . . . Berry, N. G. (2012). Identification of Novel Antimalarial Chemotypes via Chemoinformatic Compound Selection Methods for a High-Throughput Screening Program against the Novel Malarial Target, PfNDH2: Increasing Hit Rate via Virtual Screening Methods. JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 55(7), 3144-3154. doi:10.1021/jm3001482

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10.1021/jm3001482
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Identification, Design and Biological Evaluation of Bisaryl Quinolones Targeting <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Type II NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase (PfNDH2)

Pidathala, C., Amewu, R., Pacorel, B., Nixon, G. L., Gibbons, P., Hong, W. D., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2012). Identification, Design and Biological Evaluation of Bisaryl Quinolones Targeting <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Type II NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase (PfNDH2). JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 55(5), 1831-1843. doi:10.1021/jm201179h

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10.1021/jm201179h
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Identification, Design and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Quinolones Targeting <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Type II NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase (PfNDH2)

Leung, S. C., Gibbons, P., Amewu, R., Nixon, G. L., Pidathala, C., Hong, W. D., . . . O'Neill, P. M. (2012). Identification, Design and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Quinolones Targeting <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Type II NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase (PfNDH2). JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 55(5), 1844-1857. doi:10.1021/jm201184h

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10.1021/jm201184h
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2010

A novel drug for uncomplicated malaria: Targeted high throughput screening (HTS) against the type II NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (PfNDH2) of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>

Fisher, N., Hill, A., Mbekeani, A., Shone, A., Nixon, G., Stocks, P., . . . Biagini, G. A. (2010). A novel drug for uncomplicated malaria: Targeted high throughput screening (HTS) against the type II NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (PfNDH2) of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOENERGETICS, 1797, 80. doi:10.1016/j.bbabio.2010.04.241

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10.1016/j.bbabio.2010.04.241
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