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US 6,143,756 AGranted
Antimalarial activity of .beta.-carboline alkaloids
AssigneeNational University of Singapore
InventorsAnna Ursula Kara, Tatsuo Higa, Michael Holmes, Kean Hooi Ang
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Abstract
Manzamines, administered either intraperitoneally or orally, have been found to prolong survival and inhibit parasitemia in erythrocytic stage malaria. Thus, manzamines can be used for both prophylaxis and treatment. Manzamine A is a preferred compound for use in prophylaxis or treatment.
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A method for treating or preventing malaria comprising administering to a subject a composition comprising Manzamine A.
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