Abstract
Fungi can cause life threatening diseases, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems. While treatment options are available for these individuals, dose limiting toxicity and the appearance of drug resistant organisms are growing problems. Therefore, the identification, development, and registration of new, safe, and efficacious agents are needed. Herein, we review recent developments in the field of antifungal drug discovery. We focus on recently launched drugs (triazoles and echinocandins), agents in clinical development, and compounds in discovery.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: New Agents to Treat Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Volume: 8 Issue: 7
Author(s): Pauline C. Ting and Scott S. Walker
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Abstract: Fungi can cause life threatening diseases, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems. While treatment options are available for these individuals, dose limiting toxicity and the appearance of drug resistant organisms are growing problems. Therefore, the identification, development, and registration of new, safe, and efficacious agents are needed. Herein, we review recent developments in the field of antifungal drug discovery. We focus on recently launched drugs (triazoles and echinocandins), agents in clinical development, and compounds in discovery.
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Ting C. Pauline and Walker S. Scott, New Agents to Treat Life-Threatening Fungal Infections, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8 (7) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156802608783955610
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156802608783955610 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-4294 |
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