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Paulino ÉT, Ribeiro de Lima M, Viçosa AL, da Silva CH, Salomon CJ, Real DA, Leonardi D, Mello Silva CC, de Moraes Neto AHA. The Effect of Different Formulations of Praziquantel in Reducing Worms in the Prepatent Period of Schistosomiasis in Murine Models. Front Public Health 2022; 10:848633. [PMID: 35692307 PMCID: PMC9184718 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.848633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Schistosomiasis is a widely distributed parasitic disease and one of the most important neglected tropical diseases globally, for which Praziquantel® (PZQ) is the only available treatment. In this context, tests with new PZQ formulations become relevant for disease control. This study evaluated the effects of PZQ treatment in the prepatent phase of schistosomiasis using two formulations: nanoencapsulated (PZQ-NANO) and active pharmaceutical ingredient (PZQ-API). Five experimental groups were established, for which the following serological parameters were evaluated: ALT, AST, ALP, and TP. Animals treated with PZQ-API at 15 and 30 days post-infection showed decreased eggs per gram of feces (EPG) compared to untreated infected animals. The same animals showed reductions of 63.6 and 65.1%, respectively, at 60 days post-infection. Animals treated with PZQ-NANO experienced no significant changes in EPG at any time of observation. Animals treated with either PZQ-API or PZQ-NANO had higher ALT and AST levels in the patent period (60 and 90 days post-infection). Treatment with PZQ, either API or NANO, at 15 days post-infection reduced AST, ALT, and TP levels. It is concluded that prepatent treatment with PZQ-API can reduce the parasite load of infected animals and that treatment at 15 days post-infection can prevent increased serum levels of ALT, AST, and TP.
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- Érica Tex Paulino
- Laboratory of Innovations in Therapies, Teaching and Bioproducts, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (LITEB/IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Laboratory of Environmental Health Evaluation and Promotion, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (LAPSA/IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Tropical Medicine Program, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Animal Experimentation Center, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pharmacotechnics, Farmanguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology in Biomodels, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry of Rosario—National Research Council Scientific and Techniques (IQUIR-CONICET), Rosario, Argentina
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- Faculty of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry of Rosario—National Research Council Scientific and Techniques (IQUIR-CONICET), Rosario, Argentina
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- Faculty of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
- Institute of Chemistry of Rosario—National Research Council Scientific and Techniques (IQUIR-CONICET), Rosario, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Environmental Health Evaluation and Promotion, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (LAPSA/IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Clélia Christina Mello Silva
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- Laboratory of Innovations in Therapies, Teaching and Bioproducts, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (LITEB/IOC/FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Silva Torres D, Alves de Oliveira B, Souza D Silveira L, Paulo da Silva M, Rodrigues Durães Pereira V, Moraes J, Rúbia Costa Couri M, Fortini Grenfell E Queiroz R, Martins Parreiras P, Roberto Silva M, Azevedo Alves L, Carius de Souza V, Vanessa Zabala Capriles Goliatt P, Gomes Vasconcelos E, Alves da Silva Filho A, de Faria Pinto P. Synthetic Aurones: New Features for Schistosoma mansoni Therapy. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100439. [PMID: 34665914 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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In this work, two synthetic aurones revealed moderate schistosomicidal potential in in vitro and in vivo assays. Aurones (1) and (2) promoted changes in tegument integrity and motor activity, leading to death of adult Schistosoma mansoni worms in in vitro assays. When administered orally (two doses of 50 mg/kg) in experimentally infected animals, synthetic aurones (1) and (2) promoted reductions of 56.20 % and 57.61 % of the parasite load and stimulated the displacement towards the liver of the remaining adult worms. The oogram analysis revealed that the treatment with both aurones interferes with the egg development kinetics in the intestinal tissue. Seeking an action target for compounds (1) and (2), the connection with NTPDases enzymes, recognized as important therapeutic targets for S. mansoni, was evaluated. Molecular docking studies have shown promising results. The dataset reveals the anthelmintic character of these compounds, which can be used in the development of new therapies for schistosomiasis.
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- Daniel Silva Torres
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Doenças Negligenciadas, Universidade Guarulhos, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Doenças Negligenciadas, Universidade Guarulhos, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Esquistossomose, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fundação Oswaldo, Cruz, FIOCRUZ, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Grupo de Modelagem Computacional Aplicada (GMCA), Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Grupo de Modelagem Computacional Aplicada (GMCA), Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
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Gazzinelli-Guimaraes PH, Dhanani N, King CH, Campbell CH, Aurelio HO, Ferro J, Nala R, Fenwick A, Phillips AE. Accuracy of the WHO praziquantel dose pole for large-scale community treatment of urogenital schistosomiasis in northern Mozambique: Is it time for an update? PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2018; 12:e0006957. [PMID: 30439945 PMCID: PMC6264897 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A pioneering strategy developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the control of schistosomiasis was the concept of a height-based dose pole to determine praziquantel (PZQ) dosing in large-scale treatment campaigns. However, some recent studies have shown variable accuracy for the dose pole in terms of predicting correct mg/Kg dosing, particularly for treatment of adults. According to the WHO, 91 million adults in 52 countries are targeted to be treated by 2020. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The present study aimed to test the accuracy of the dose pole in determining PZQ dosage by comparing the number of tablets determined by the dose pole with the number of tablets determined according to total body weight. The analysis included height-for-weight data from 9,827 school-aged children (SAC) and adults from 42 villages in the province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. The results revealed that of the 7,596 SAC, 91.8% has received an appropriate dose (30-60mg/Kg), 6% received an insufficient dose (<30mg/Kg) and 2% an excessive dose (> 60mg/Kg). On the other hand, 13.7% out of 2,231 adults were treated inaccurately with 13.5% receiving an insufficient dose and 0.2% an excessive dose. When the percentage of insufficient dosing was disaggregated by gender, the frequency of adult females who were underdosed reached 18.3% versus 10.8% of adult males. Of note, Adult females aged 21-55 years were found to have an underdose frequency of 21.3%, compared to 11.8% of adult males in the same age range. The performance of a proposed modified dose pole was compared using the same dataset of adult Mozambicans. The results showed that the modified dose pole reduced the underdose frequency among adults from 13.5% to 10.4%, and subsequently increased the percentage of optimal dosing from 33.7% to 45.3%. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the need to update the WHO-dose pole to avoid administration of insufficient PZQ doses to adults and therefore minimize the potential emergence of PZQ-resistant strains. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial registry under ISRTC number 14117624.
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- Pedro H Gazzinelli-Guimaraes
- Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Center for Global Health and Diseases, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America.,Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States of America
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- Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States of America
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- Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica de Moçambique (UCM), Beira, Moçambique
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- Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.,London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research, Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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Lotfy WM, Hishmat MG, El Nashar AS, Abu El Einin HM. Evaluation of a method for induction of praziquantel resistance in Schistosoma mansoni. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 53:1214-1219. [PMID: 25609146 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2014.970289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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CONTEXT Praziquantel (PZQ) is a highly efficacious anthelmintic against many flatworms including schistosomes. PZQ has been in use for more than 25 years, and concern is increasing that resistance has emerged in human schistosomes in Egypt and other endemic countries. OBJECTIVE The current study was designed to evaluate a recently described method for induction of PZQ resistance in Schistosoma mansoni. MATERIALS AND METHODS Successive subcurative drug treatments of Biomphalaria alexandrina snails infected with an Egyptian strain of S. mansoni were undertaken. Cercariae shed from snails exposed and unexposed to PZQ were used to infect mice. Forty-five days after infection, mice were treated with a single oral dose of PZQ in 2% aqueous solution of Cremophor-EL®. The concentration of PZQ was 0, 200, 400, or 800 mg/kg. Thirty-three days after treatment, all groups of mice were dissected to collect the S. mansoni worms by the perfusion technique. In addition, the oogram pattern was examined to study the production, maturity, and death of S. mansoni eggs in the different groups of mice. RESULTS The present study has shown that the sublethal dose for induction of PZQ resistance in the intra-molluscan S. mansoni stages was 500 mg/kg. The worm count and the percentage of immature eggs in different groups of mice were significantly affected by the intra-molluscan exposure to PZQ and the drug concentration used to treat infected mice. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The results obtained herein confirm the possibility of using successive drug treatments of infected B. alexandrina to induce PZO resistance in S. mansoni.
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- Wael M Lotfy
- Department of Parasitology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University , Alexandria , Egypt and
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Coeli R, Baba EH, Araujo N, Coelho PMZ, Oliveira G. Praziquantel treatment decreases Schistosoma mansoni genetic diversity in experimental infections. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2013; 7:e2596. [PMID: 24367712 PMCID: PMC3868512 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Schistosomiasis has a considerable impact on public health in many tropical and subtropical areas. In the new world, schistosomiasis is caused by the digenetic trematode Schistosoma mansoni. Chemotherapy is the main measure for controlling schistosomiasis, and the current drug of choice for treatment is praziquantel (PZQ). Although PZQ is efficient and safe, its repetitive large-scale use in endemic areas may lead to the selection of resistant strains. Isolates less susceptible to PZQ have been found in the field and selected for in the laboratory. The impact of selecting strains with a decreased susceptibility phenotype on disease dynamics and parasite population genetics is not fully understood. This study addresses the impact of PZQ pressure on the genetics of a laboratory population by analyzing frequency variations of polymorphic genetic markers. METHODOLOGY Infected mice were treated with increasing PZQ doses until the highest dose of 3 × 300 mg/Kg was reached. The effect of PZQ treatment on the parasite population was assessed using five polymorphic microsatellite markers. Parasitological and genetic data were compared with those of the untreated control. After six parasite generations submitted to treatment, it was possible to obtain a S. mansoni population with decreased susceptibility to PZQ. In our experiments we also observed that female worms were more susceptible to PZQ than male worms. CONCLUSIONS The selective pressure exerted by PZQ led to decreased genetic variability in S. mansoni and increased endogamy. The understanding of how S. mansoni populations respond to successive drug pressure has important implications on the appearance and maintenance of a PZQ resistance phenotype in endemic regions.
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- Regina Coeli
- Genomics and Computational Biology Group, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Schistosomiasis, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Schistosomiasis, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Schistosomiasis, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Genomics and Computational Biology Group, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- National Institute of Science and Technology in Tropical Diseases, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Fiocruz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Costa-Silva M, Barros LDA, Garcia JS, Neves RH, Rodrigues-Silva R, Machado-Silva JR, Maldonado-Júnior A. Susceptibility of a Brazilian wild rodent isolate of Schistosoma mansoni to praziquantel in mice. Exp Parasitol 2012; 130:394-9. [PMID: 22343042 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2012.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2011] [Revised: 01/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The therapeutic effects of praziquantel (PZQ) against a Schistosoma mansoni isolate derived from Nectomys squamipes (isolate R) and a susceptible isolate (BH) were analyzed in Swiss mice by fecal egg counting, adult worm reduction and oogram pattern. Infected mice were orally administrated with 62.5mg/kg (group 1), 125mg/kg (group 2), 250mg/kg (group 3) and 500mg/kg (group 4), each dose divided over 3 days (49, 50 and 51 days after infection). The data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). In regard to isolate R, no fecal eggs were observed with 250 mg/Kg and 500 mg/kg (p<0.05), whereas BH excretion reached zero with all doses. Mean worm burden reduction was significantly (p<0.05) higher at the two highest concentrations, regardless of isolate. At 62.5mg/kg, the percentage of immature eggs varied from 17% (isolate R) to 38% (isolate BH). At 125 mg/kg, the percentage of immature eggs varied from 20% (isolate R) to 16% (isolate BH). At 250 mg/kg, immature eggs dropped significantly to 1% (isolate R) and 4% (isolate BH). At 500 mg/kg, no immature eggs were found in isolate R, whereas in BH was 8%. No dosage significantly (p>0.05) affected the percentage of mature eggs, regardless of isolate. There was a large increase (p<0.001) in the percentages of dead eggs in all treated groups of 62% and 64% in groups 3 and 4, respectively (isolate R). The percentage of dead eggs rose from 34% (group 1) to 58% (group 3) in isolate BH. Although group 4 showed lowest increase in the percentage of dead eggs (46%), it was higher (p<0.001) compared to the 8% in the control. Our findings indicate that the wild isolate from N. squamipes is susceptible to PZQ.
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- Michele Costa-Silva
- Laboratory of Biology and Parasitology of Wild Mammal Reservoirs, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, 21045-900 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Antischistosomal activity of aminoalkanethiols, aminoalkanethiosulfuric acids and the corresponding disulfides. Acta Trop 2008; 108:249-55. [PMID: 18996349 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2008.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2007] [Revised: 09/19/2008] [Accepted: 10/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This paper discusses the development of a series of sulfur-containing compounds that show an interesting in vivo activity against infection by Schistosoma mansoni. These substances include the aminoalkanethiols, aminoalkanethiosulfuric acids and aminoalkyl disulfides, among others. Although the aminoethanethiols and their disulfide derivatives have presented a relatively high toxicity for the host animal, the aminoalkanethiosulfuric acids have a low toxicity and a high specificity for the adult female S. mansoni worms. In vitro studies with schistosomula, lung-phase schistosomula and adult worms have demonstrated effects on the tegument and the metabolism on these different stages of S. mansoni worms. The encapsulation of these drugs in a nanoemulsion has resulted in an increase in the in vitro activity.
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Moreira LSA, Piló-Veloso D, de Mello RT, Coelho PMZ, Nelson DL. A study of the activity of 2-(alkylamino)-1-phenyl-1-ethanethiosulfuric acids against infection by Schistosoma mansoni in a murine model. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2006; 101:385-90. [PMID: 16979201 DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2006.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2006] [Revised: 06/10/2006] [Accepted: 06/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The schistosomicidal activities of seven 2-(alkylamino)-1-phenyl-1-ethanethiosulfuric acids (1a-g) (R=propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, sec-butyl, cyclohexyl, respectively) were determined in female Swiss mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni. The compounds were administered in a single oral dose of 800 mg/kg to groups of 15 mice infected with 50 cercariae each. All the compounds were found to be active, a high animal mortality being observed with 1e. These compounds have a high specificity against female worms (64-100% reduction vs. 33-61% reduction in male worms). The test was repeated, a 400-mg/kg sub-dose of 1f also being tested, and similar results were observed. A 94% reduction in the number of female worms was observed when compound 1c was administered in a single 800-mg/kg dose to animals infected with 80 cercariae. Finally, the test was repeated with single 800 mg/kg oral doses of compounds 1e (highly purified) and 1f and a 400-mg/kg sub-dose of 1c. The toxicity of 1e was confirmed, while the animals that received 1c and 1f presented reductions in the worm loads corresponding to 45.9% (male worms) and 84.8% (female worms) for 1c and 50.4% (male worms) and 94.2% (female worms) for 1f.
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- Liliani Salum Alves Moreira
- Departamento de Química, Instituto de Ciências Exatas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Silva LM, Menezes RMC, de Oliveira SA, Andrade ZA. Chemotherapeutic effects on larval stages of Schistosoma mansoni during infection and re-infection of mice. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2003; 36:335-41. [PMID: 12908033 DOI: 10.1590/s0037-86822003000300004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The sensitivity of the larval stages of Schistosoma mansoni to chemotherapy with praziquantel and oxamniquine was tested in mice during primary and secondary infections and after different intervals from cercarial exposure. Worm recovery by perfusion of the porto-mesenteric system, followed by counting and a morphometric study of the parasite, allowed the conclusion that the relative resistance of the larval stages of S. mansoni to schistosomicide drugs, demonstrated in primary infections, also persists when the host is already infected. This indicates that a therapeutic failure may result when an infected host is treated some time after being re-infected, because of the presence of migrating, drug-resistant, immature forms of the parasite.
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- Luciana M Silva
- Laboratório de Patologia Experimental, Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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Spada RGM, da Silva D, Abdel-Hamid AZ, Sobral-Hamaguchi SS, Zuim NRB, Zanotti-Magalhaes EM, Magalhaes LA, Ribeiro-Paes JT. Genetic markers between Biomphalaria glabrata snails susceptible and resistant to Schistosoma mansoni infection. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 2003; 97 Suppl 1:53-8. [PMID: 12426595 DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762002000900012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The analysis of the genetic variability related to susceptibility to Schistosoma mansoni infection in the vector of the genus Biomphalaria is important in terms of a better understanding of the epidemiology of schistosomiasis itself, the possible pathological implications of this interaction in vertebrate hosts, and the formulation of new strategies and approaches for disease control. In the present study, the genetic variability of B. glabrata strains found to be resistant or susceptible to S. mansoni infection was investigated using DNA amplification by random amplified polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction (RAPD-PCR). The amplification products were analyzed on 8% polyacrylamide gel and stained with silver. We selected 10 primers, since they have previously been useful to detect polymorphism among B. glabrata and/or B. tenagophila. The results showed polymorphisms with 5 primers. Polymorphic bands observed only in the susceptible strain. The RAPD-PCR methodology represents an adequate approach for the analysis of genetic polymorphisms. The understanding of the genetic polymorphisms associated to resistance may contribute to the future identification of genomic sequences related to the resistance/susceptibility of Biomphalaria to the larval forms of S. mansoni and to the development of new strategies for the control of schistosomiasis.
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- R G M Spada
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Unesp, Assis, SP, 19806-900, Brasil
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Bonesso-Sabadini PIP, de Souza Dias LC. Altered response of strain of Schistosoma mansoni to oxamniquine and praziquantel. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 2002; 97:381-5. [PMID: 12048569 DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762002000300019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The susceptibility of a fourth generation Ouh strain (Paranapanema Valley, São Paulo, Brazil) of Schistosoma mansoni to oxamniquine (OXA) and praziquantel (PZQ) was studied. Ten groups of 13 female albino mice each were infected with 70 cercariae per animal. These mice were medicated orally on the 50th day after infection. Five groups were given OXA doses of 0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg/kg (single doses) and the rest were treated with PZQ doses of 0, 100, 200, and 250 mg/kg/5 days. Each group was sub-divided: 8 animals underwent perfusion after 15 days treatment, 5 mice followed up for oviposition and their feces were tested every 15 days for miracidia hatching. The efficacy of the OXA doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg was 66% and 91.4%, respectively and for the 100 mg/kg PZQ dose it was 90.1%. The follow-up groups with 100 and 200 mg/kg of OXA and PZQ, 100 and 150 mg/kg, showed that they re-established the oviposition after a period of 60 to 75 days of treatment. The ED50 was 69.6 mg/kg OXA and 39.4 mg/kg PZQ. The results show the tolerance of the Ouh strain to a dose of 100 mg with both drugs and they appoint the need for a dose review during the follow up of the oviposition and in monitoring phenomena in the field.
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