Anidulafungin
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Anidulafungin Definition
A cyclic lipopeptide echinocandin derivative with antifungal activity. Anidulafungin inhibits 1,3 beta-D-glucan synthase, an enzyme involved in fungal cell wall synthesis, resulting in cell lysis and death. This agent is active against Candida species and Aspergillus. (NCI04)
Anidulafungin Synonyms
Anidulafungin, ANIDULAFUNGIN, Eraxis, LY303366
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