title: From bark to weed: the history of artemisinin.
abstract: In the 1970's, in China, some brilliant and courageous scientists carried out a research programme, which lead to the discovery of artemisinin derivatives and new quinoleines that are used today, in combination, as first line treatment of malaria.
authors: East West Pharmaceuticals, 189 rue Grande, 77300 Fontainebleau, France. claude.faurant@east-west-pharmaceuticals.com
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authors: Faurant
mesh_terms: D000962:Antimalarials / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D037621:Artemisinins / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002681:China; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials; D037621:Artemisinins; C031327:artemisinin