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Ion-channels as target sites for anthelmintics
| Parasite group | Target site | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Nematodes | Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists | Levamisole |
| Large intestinal nematodes | Gamma-Aminobutyric acid receptor agonists | Piperazine |
| Nematodes and insect parasites | Glutamate-gated chloride channel receptor potentiators | Ivermectin |
| Cestodes and trematodes | Membrane calcium permeability enhancers | Praziquantel |
