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Formula | C20H24N2OS |
Molar mass | 340.49 g·mol−1 |
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Lucanthone is a drug used to treat parasitic diseases such asbilharziasis[1] andschistosomiasis[2] It is aprodrug and is converted to theactive metabolitehycanthone.[3]
Hycanthone binds toacetylcholine receptors in the worm[4] and results in increased sensitivity to stimulation by5-HT causing increase inmotility, paired worms are separated and reproduction is stopped. It causes damage of theintegument andvitelline duct.
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