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Synthesis and properties of praziquantel, a novel broad spectrum anthelmintic with excellent activity against Schistosomes and Cestodes

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Synthesis and properties of 2-cyclohexylcarbonyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrazino [2,1-a] isoquinolin-4-one, a novel anthelmintic with excellent activity against all species of Schistosomes pathogenic to man and a wide range of cestodes, will be reported.

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    J. Seubert, R. Pohlke & F. Loebich

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Seubert, J., Pohlke, R. & Loebich, F. Synthesis and properties of praziquantel, a novel broad spectrum anthelmintic with excellent activity against Schistosomes and Cestodes. Experientia 33, 1036–1037 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945954

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