Synonyms: Atabrine® | quinacrine
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Mepacrine is an acridine derivative with antiprotozoal activity. Historically used as an antimalarial drug it is now used off-license as an immunomodulatory agent.
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References |
1. Elueze EI, Croft SL, Warhurst DC. (1996)
Activity of pyronaridine and mepacrine against twelve strains of Plasmodium falciparum in vitro. J Antimicrob Chemother, 37 (3): 511-8. [PMID:9182108] |