Novel agent tackles acute trypanosomiasis in preclinical models
Jan. 5, 2024
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a neglected tropical disease caused by the vector-borne parasites Trypanosoma brucei gambiens or Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. Despite the recent approval of fexinidazole, novel antitrypanosomal agents are needed to attain its targeted eradication by 2030.