A systematic analysis of the existing literature has been undertaken to compare the therapeutic and operational profiles of metrifonate (CAS 52-68-6), and praziquantel (CAS 55-268-74-1), two anti-schistosomal compounds. The criteria evaluated were therapeutic efficacy against Schistosoma haematobium and other helminths
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by memory impairment, cognitive dysfunction, behavioral disturbances, and deficits in activities of daily living. A consistent observation in these patients is that cholinergic neurons are affected and deteriorate over time
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Metrifonate, administered orally to patients with probable Alzheimer's disease in a once-daily dose, readily enters the brain and inhibits brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in a dose-dependent fashion. Metrifonate is a prodrug, converted non-enzymatically to 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate, a long-acting inhibitor
Metrifonate is an excellent drug for the treatment of urinary schistosomiasis in areas with S. haematobium monoinfection. Toxicity apparently is negligible. Side effects due to the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase are usually scarce, light and transient in nature. At the recommended