Abafungin
Abafungin (INN) is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of dermatomycoses.
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Trade names | Abasol |
Routes of administration | Topical (cream) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.125.129 ![]() |
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Formula | C21H22N4OS |
Molar mass | 378.491 g/mol g·mol−1 |
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Abasol is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by York Pharma.[1]
History
Abafungin was first synthesized at Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany. A study of H2-antagonists related to famotidine, resulted in the discovery of its antifungal properties.[2]
Mechanism of action
Unlike imidazole- and triazole-class antifungals, abafungin directly impairs the fungal cell membrane.[2]
In addition, abafungin inhibits the enzyme sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, modifying the composition of the fungal membrane.[3]
Abafungin has antibiotic activity against gram-positive bacteria as well as sporicidal activity.[4]
References
- York Pharma: Regulatory Update – Abasol Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Borelli, C.; Schaller, M.; Niewerth, M.; Baasner, B.; Berg, D.; Tiemann, R.; Tietjen, K.; Fugmann, B.; Lang-Fugmann, S.; Korting, H. C. (August 2008). "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 54 (4): 245–59. doi:10.1159/000142334. PMC 2818358. Retrieved 10 December 2018 – via Karger.
- Borelli C1, Schaller M, Niewerth M, Nocker K, Baasner B, Berg D, Tiemann R, Tietjen K, Fugmann B, Lang-Fugmann S, Korting HC. "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 2008;54(4):245-59
- Ginter-Hanselmayer, Gabriele (March 2009), Arbeitsunterlagen zur 42. wissenschaftlichen Fortbildungsveranstaltung für Apothekerinnen und Apotheker: Infektionskrankheiten, Österreichische Apothekerkammer, p. 103
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