Glucan synthase inhibitor

Beta-glucan synthase inhibitor

Blocks fungal cell wall glucan synthesis
Fungicidal against Candida; no human counterpart to the target

Drugs with this mechanism (2)

Caspofungin — IV echinocandin for invasive candidiasis; glucan-synthase blocker with little renal toxicity.
Micafungin — Echinocandin blocking fungal glucan synthesis; no human target equivalent.

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