Figure 7.
Compound 18a is effective in an in vivo mouse model of efficacy. Swiss Webster mice in groups of 2–5 were infected with 103 P. berghei parasites expressing luciferase. From day 2 to day 7, mice were dosed daily with vehicle, 20 mg/kg chloroquine, 20 mg/kg 18a, or 50 mg/kg 18a. Mice were imaged using an IVIS imager at 7 days postinfection (A) and parasitemia was quantified (B). All doses were administered ip.