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New Drug Discovery and Development in India to Counter Malaria

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As India sets its sight on malaria elimination, using tools for vector control, protection, diagnosis, and treatment, it is important to look at the progress made in efforts for new drug discovery in the country. This chapter focuses on antimalarial drug discovery and development efforts for new chemical entities, natural products, and formulations, and the current research scenario for exploring new biological targets in the parasite. It also identifies certain gaps and recommends future measures for strengthening research on antimalarial drugs in India.

This is CDRI communication no. 10130.

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