Drug Interaction Studies of a Glucan Synthase Inhibitor (LY 303366) and a Chitin Synthase Inhibitor (Nikkomycin Z) for Inhibition and Killing of Fungal Pathogens

AUTOR(ES)

Stevens, David A.

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

The interaction between inhibitors of components of the fungal cell wall, glucan and chitin, was studied in vitro with the respective synthase enzyme inhibitors LY 303366 and nikkomycin Z. With Aspergillus fumigatus synergy was noted for inhibition and killing, and synergistic activity was also noted for some isolates of other species presently regarded as difficult to treat.

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