Caspofungin acetate
| CAS No. | 179463-17-3 | Cat. No. | BCP07994 |
| Name | Caspofungin acetate | ||
| Synonyms | Cancidas;L 743872;L 743873;MK 0991;MK-0991;MK0991; | ||
| Formula | C52H88N10O15.2(C2H4O2) | M. Wt | 1213.42 |
| Description | The first of a new class termed the echinocandins from Merck & Co., Inc. Caspofungin (Cancidas; L 743872; L 743873; MK 0991) shows activity against infections with Aspergillus and Candida, and works by inhibiting the enzyme β(1,3)-D-Glucan synthase and thereby disturbing the integrity of the fungal cell wall. Caspofungin (Cancidas; L 743872; L 743873; MK 0991) is administered intravenously. | ||
| Pathways | Microbiology/Virology | ||
| Targets | Antifungal | ||
Structure
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