Targeting Promastigotes and Amastigotes Forms through Amino Acids and Peptides: A Promising Therapeutic Strategy.

Millions of people worldwide are affected by leishmaniasis, caused by the parasite. Effective treatment is challenging due to the biological complexity of the parasite, drug toxicity, and increasing resistance to conventional drugs. To combat this disease, the development of specific strategies to target and selectively eliminate the parasite is crucial.