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PZQ is chiral, existing in two enantiomeric forms [laevo or (R)-PZQ (red); dextro or (S)-PZQ (blue, mirrored)]. (R)-PZQ causes rapid paralysis of adult schistosome worms (‘corkscrewed’ phenotype). (R)-PZQ also causes rapid damage to the worm’s surface.
