Cilofungin

Cilofungin

Cilofungin

Chemical compound


Cilofungin (INN)[1] is the first clinically applied member of the echinocandin family of antifungal drugs. It was derived from a fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It accomplishes this by interfering with an invading fungus' ability to synthesize the cell wall (specifically, it inhibits the synthesis of (1→3)-β-D-glucan).[2]

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  1. "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Recommended International Nonproprietary Names (Rec. INN): List 29" (PDF). World Health Organization.
  2. Hudler, George (1998). Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. pp. 112. ISBN 978-0-691-07016-2.

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