Trade names Abasol ATC code none PubChem CID 159326 Molar mass 378.491 g/mol | Routes of
administration Topical (cream) CAS Number 129639-79-8 ChemSpider 140124 | |
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What does abafungin mean
Abafungin (INN) is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of dermatomycoses.
Contents
Abasol is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by York Pharma.
How to pronounce abafungin
Mechanism of action
Unlike imidazole- and triazole-class antifungals, abafungin directly impairs the fungal cell membrane.
In addition, abafungin inhibits the enzyme sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, modifying the composition of the fungal membrane.
Abafungin has antibiotic activity against gram-positive bacteria as well as sporicidal activity.
References
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