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Scientific Understanding

How Nitazoxanide WorksMechanism of Action in Children

The active metabolite tizoxanide inhibits the pyruvate ferredoxin oxidoreductase enzyme system.

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Understanding How Nitazoxanide Helps Your Child

Nitazoxanide’s active metabolite tizoxanide inhibits the pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) enzyme complex, disrupting anaerobic energy metabolism in protozoa and some anaerobic bacteria.

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