Emerging targets for the development of novel antifungal therapeutics

被引:74
作者
Groll, AH [1 ]
De Lucca, AJ
Walsh, TJ
机构
[1] NCI, Immunocompromised Host Sect, Pediat Oncol Branch, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
[2] ARS, So Reg Res Ctr, USDA, New Orleans, LA USA
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10.1016/S0966-842X(97)01206-7
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Invasive mycoses have become important causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. New approaches for antifungal therapy are required to meet the challenges imposed by these life-threatening infections. Such approaches are being developed through identification of novel biochemical and molecular targets of pathogenic fungi.
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