benznidazole
A nitroimidazole derivative having an antiprotozoal activity by interfering with parasite protein biosynthesis, influencing cytokines production and stimulating host phagocytosis. (NCI)
| US brand name: | Radanil Rochagan |
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| Code name: | Ro-7-1051 |
| Chemical structure: | 2-nitro-N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide N-benzyl-2-nitroimidazole-1-acetamide |