Genomic Insight of Leishmania Parasite : In-Depth Review of Drug Resistance Mechanisms and Genetic Mutations

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Leishmaniasis, which is caused by a parasitic protozoan of the genus Leishmania, is still a major threat to global health, impacting millions of individuals worldwide in endemic areas. Chemotherapy has been the principal method for managing leishmaniasis; nevertheless, the evolution of drug resistance offers a significant obstacle to therapeutic success. Drug-resistant behavior in these parasites is a complex phenomenon including both innate and acquired mechanisms. Resistance is frequently related to changes in drug transportation, drug target alterations, and enhanced efflux of the drug from the pathogen. This review has revealed specific genetic mutations in Leishmania parasites that are associated with resistance to commonly used antileishmanial drugs such as pentavalent antimonials, miltefosine, amphotericin B, and paromomycin, resulting in changes in gene expression along with the functioning of various proteins involved in drug uptake, metabolism, and efflux. Understanding the genetic changes linked to drug resistance in Leishmania parasites is essential for creating approaches for tackling and avoiding the spread of drug-resistant variants. Based on which specific treatments focus on mutations and pathways could potentially improve treatment efficacy and help long-term leishmaniasis control. More study is needed to uncover the complete range of genetic changes generating medication resistance and to develop new therapies based on available information.

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E-Artikel

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:9

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ACS omega - 9(2024), 11 vom: 19. März, Seite 12500-12514

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Englisch

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Bharadava, Krupanshi [VerfasserIn]
Upadhyay, Tarun Kumar [VerfasserIn]
Kaushal, Radhey Shyam [VerfasserIn]
Ahmad, Irfan [VerfasserIn]
Alraey, Yasser [VerfasserIn]
Siddiqui, Samra [VerfasserIn]
Saeed, Mohd [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 26.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

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10.1021/acsomega.3c09400

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NLM370139984