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. 2005 Dec;6(8):923-8.
doi: 10.2174/138945005774912771.

Fungal sphingolipids as targets for the development of selective antifungal therapeutics

K Thevissen  1 , I E J A Francois, A M Aerts, B P A Cammue
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Fungal sphingolipids as targets for the development of selective antifungal therapeutics

K Thevissen et al. Curr Drug Targets. 2005 Dec.

Abstract

Sphingolipids are essential membrane components, present in all eukaryotic cells, but structurally distinct in mammalian and fungal cells. Therefore, they represent an attractive new target for the development of novel antimycotics. This review will briefly highlight sphingolipid biosynthesis and functions in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In addition, naturally occurring antifungal compounds that interact with fungal-specific sphingolipids, resulting in fungal growth arrest, will be discussed regarding their mode of action, and therapeutic value. These compounds include plant and insect defensins, syringomycin E and antifungal antibodies to sphingolipids.

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