Description
Closantel is an anti-parasitic/anti-helminthic compound that inhibits chitinase OvCHT1. Closantel also acts as a protonophore, inhibiting nematode development.
References
Gooyit M, Tricoche N, Lustigman S, et al. Dual Protonophore-Chitinase Inhibitors Dramatically Affect O. volvulus Molting. J Med Chem. 2014 Jun 20. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 24918716.