CPs	Cysteine peptidases: also known as cysteine proteases, these are proteolytic enzymes that contain a cysteine residue in their catalytic triad.
CATL	Cathepsin L: the name cathepsin originates from the Greek word kathepsein, which means to digest. Cathepsins L and B belong to the Clan CA, C1 family of papain-like cysteine peptidases.
CATB	Cathepsin B: it has dual endo- and exopeptidase activity and plays an essential role in endocytic nutrient processing and parasite survival.
IAA	Iodoacetic acid: an irreversible alkylating inhibitor that binds covalently to the active-site cysteine residue of peptidases.
K11777 (SLV13)	N-methyl-piperazine-phenyl-alanyl-homo-phenylalanyl-vinyl sulfone-phenyl: a potent, broad-range irreversible cysteine protease inhibitor.
PMSF	Phenylmethyl sulfonyl fluoride: an irreversible inhibitor of serine proteases and some cysteine peptidases.
NTDs	Neglected Tropical Diseases: include a diverse group of conditions caused by various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins that are associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences.
HAT	Human African Trypanosomiasis: an NTD caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and transmitted through infected tsetse flies in sub-Saharan Africa.