Peptides\proteins
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Antifungal Agents - Peptides\proteins : i. L-Norvalyl—FMIP ii. cis Pentacin
Antifungal Agents - Synthesis and Drug Profile
Peptides\proteins
Examples—L-Norvalyl
FMIP, Cispentacin
i. L-Norvalyl—FMIP
Mode of action: The inhibitors of glucosamine-6-phosphate
synthase delivered through peptide transport systems have been reported as
having anticandidal activity.
ii. cis Pentacin
Properties and uses: It is dipeptide analogue that is shown in vitro
and in vivo activity against C. albicans.
