Caspofungin is an antifungal drug, the first of a new class termed the echinocandins from Merck & Co., Inc. It shows activity against infections with Aspergillus and Candida, and works by inhibiting β(1,3)-D-Glucan of the fungal cell wall. Caspofungin is administered intravenously.
CAT# | Z10-101-157 |
CAS | 162808-62-0 |
M.F/Formula | C52H88N10O15 |
M.W/Mr. | 1093.31 |
Labeling Target | Beta-(1,3)-glucan synthase |
Application | Caspofungin is an antifungal drug, and used for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other therapies. |
Activity | Inhibitor |
Biological Activity | Caspofungin (MK-0991; L-743,872) belongs to the echinocandin family, a new class of antifungal agents that act on the fungal cell wall by inhibiting glucan synthesis. |
Areas of Interest | Infection |
Functions | 1,3-beta-d-glucan synthase activity |
Disease | Candidiasis of the esophagus; Candidemia; Intra-Abdominal Candida Abscess; Candida Pleural Space Infection |
Target | Antimicrobial |
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