Letters in Drug Design & Discovery

Author(s): Chantal Guidi-Rontani

DOI: 10.2174/1570180043485590

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

Page: [110 - 114] Pages: 5

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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.

Keywords: anthracis, bioterrorism, spore, toxin, pathogenesis