Richard Frenák

Lichens as a Source of Nematocidal Compounds: Identification of Sphaerophorin and Divaricatic Acid Active against Caenorhabditis elegans

Abstract Increasing helminth drug resistance necessitates novel anthelmintic agents. Lichens, historically used to treat parasitic infections, represent a promising natural resource. This study evaluated eight lichen extracts and 17 metabolites against the model organism Caenorha...