Abafungin
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| Clinical data | |
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| Trade names | Abasol |
| Routes of administration | Topical (cream) |
| ATC code | none |
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| CAS Number |
129639-79-8 |
| PubChem (CID) | 159326 |
| ChemSpider |
140124 |
| UNII |
11DI31LWXF |
| ChEBI |
CHEBI:76005 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C21H22N4OS |
| Molar mass | 378.491 g/mol |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Abafungin (INN) is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of dermatomycoses.
Abasol is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by York Pharma.[1]
Mechanism of action
Unlike imidazole- and triazole-class antifungals, abafungin directly impairs the fungal cell membrane.[2]
In addition, abafungin inhibits the enzyme sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, modifying the composition of the fungal membrane.[3]
Abafungin has antibiotic activity against gram-positive bacteria as well as sporicidal activity.[4]
References
- ↑ York Pharma: Regulatory Update – Abasol Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Borelli C1, Schaller M, Niewerth M, Nocker K, Baasner B, Berg D, Tiemann R, Tietjen K, Fugmann B, Lang-Fugmann S, Korting HC. "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 2008;54(4):245-59
- ↑ Borelli C1, Schaller M, Niewerth M, Nocker K, Baasner B, Berg D, Tiemann R, Tietjen K, Fugmann B, Lang-Fugmann S, Korting HC. "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 2008;54(4):245-59
- ↑ Ginter-Hanselmayer, Gabriele (March 2009), Arbeitsunterlagen zur 42. wissenschaftlichen Fortbildungsveranstaltung für Apothekerinnen und Apotheker: Infektionskrankheiten, Österreichische Apothekerkammer, p. 103
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