Artemisinin malaria drug
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Artemisinin malaria drug
Artemisinin malaria drug molecule. Computer model of the malaria drug artemisinin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (blue) and oxygen (red). This drug is extracted from the leaves of the wormwood plant (Artemisia annua) and has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2000 years. Its antimalarial action was discovered in the 1970s. Artemisinin is effective against populations of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium sp.) that have become resistant to other drugs. It is most often used in combination with other drugs, at treatment known as artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). However, an increase in prescribing artemisinin on its own is leading to an increase in resistance to the drug. Malaria causes over 1 million deaths annually
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This print showcases the molecular structure of Artemisinin, a powerful malaria drug. The computer-generated model beautifully represents the atoms as color-coded spheres; green for carbon, blue for hydrogen, and red for oxygen. Derived from the leaves of the wormwood plant (Artemisia annua), this ancient Chinese herbal medicine has been used for over 2000 years. In the 1970s, scientists discovered its remarkable antimalarial action against Plasmodium sp. , particularly in populations that had developed resistance to other drugs. To enhance its effectiveness and combat resistance further, Artemisinin is commonly administered in combination with other drugs as part of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). However, there is growing concern about an increase in prescribing Artemisinin on its own leading to a rise in drug resistance. Malaria remains a significant global health issue causing more than one million deaths annually. This print not only highlights the structural beauty of this life-saving compound but also serves as a reminder of ongoing efforts to combat this deadly disease through innovative pharmaceutical research and development.
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