Eflornithine (α-difluoromethylornithine or DFMO) is a
drug manufactured by
Sanofi-Aventis which has various uses. It was initially developed for cancer treatment, but while having little use in treating malignancies, it was found to be highly effective in
African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), especially the West African form (Trypanosoma brucei gambiense). In the United States it is known by the brand name Ornidyl®.
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