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Synonyms : 6-Fluoro-2-(4-(morpholinomethyl)phenyl)-N-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)quinoline-4-carboxamide; DDD 498

Applications : DDD107498 is a multiple-stage antimalarial agent that inhibits protein synthesis. DDD107498 demonstrates potential to address a variety of clinical needs, including single-dose treatment, transmission blocking and chemoprotection. DDD107498 was developed from a screening programme against blood-stage malaria parasites; its molecular target has been identified as translation elongation factor 2 (eEF2), which is responsible for the GTP-dependent translocation of the ribosome along messenger RNA, and is essential for protein synthesis. This discovery of eEF2 as a viable antimalarial drug target opens up new possibilities for drug discovery.

References : Fidock D. A. et al.: Nature, 522(7556), 315-320, 2015; Baragana B. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 59(21), 9672-9685, 2016.

Storage : Keep container tightly closed under nitrogen or argon and refrigerate for long-term shelf life.

Caution : In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.