Abstract

Formycin B is an inosine analogue that has activity as an antileishmanial agent both in vitro and in vivo. It is phosphorylated by the parasite purine nucleoside phosphotransferase, and then inhibits other critical enzymes of purine metabolism. After further metabolism to the formycin A triphosphate, it is incorporated into the parasite RNA …

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