Challenges of Anthrax Drug Design: In Search of “Achilles' heel” of Bacillus anthracis

Publisher： Bentham Science Publishers

E-ISSN： 1875-628x|1|2|110-114

ISSN： 1570-1808

Source： Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, Vol.1, Iss.2, 2004-04, pp. : 110-114

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Abstract

Bacillus anthracis, the etiologic agent of anthrax, is perceived as a potential biological warfare agent. In this review, recent advances made on infection process of B. anthracis are summarized and treatment strategies are discussed.

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