Ectoparasites: Drug Discovery Against Moving Targets

Ectoparasite Drug Discovery, 1st Edition

Ectoparasites: Drug Discovery Against Moving Targets, edited by Charles Q. Meng, Ann E. Sluder, and colleagues, explores scientific advances in developing treatments against external parasites affecting animals and humans. It combines veterinary and medical perspectives to examine ectoparasite biology, control strategies, drug resistance, screening methods, and the evaluation of new antiparasitic compounds. The book also explores isoxazolines, innovative treatment approaches, and vaccine development.

Key Features:

• Explores modern methods for discovering ectoparasite treatments.
• Combines veterinary and medical perspectives on parasite control.
• Explains ectoparasite biology and its role in drug development.
• Examines current control strategies and emerging challenges.
• Discusses drug resistance and its impact on parasite management.
• Covers screening techniques and evaluation of antiparasitic compounds.
• Reviews the isoxazoline class of ectoparasiticides.
• Explores mechanism-based approaches to repellents and parasiticides.
• Discusses vaccine development strategies against ectoparasites.
• Serves as a reference for parasitologists, researchers, and pharmaceutical professionals.