Identification of New Antifungal Agents Targeting Chitin Synthesis by a Chemical-Genetic Method
Fungal infection is a leading cause of mortality in immunocompromised population; thus, it is urgent to develop new and safe antifungal agents. Different from human cells, fungi have a cell wall, which is composed mainly of polysaccharide glucan and chitin. The unique cell wall structure is an ideal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/17/3155 |