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'''Abafungin''' ([[International Nonproprietary Name|INN]]) is a broad-spectrum [[antifungal agent]] with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of [[dermatomycoses]].
'''Abafungin''' ([[International Nonproprietary Name|INN]]) is a broad-spectrum [[antifungal agent]] with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of [[dermatomycoses]].


'''Abasol''' is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by [[York Pharma]].<ref>[http://www.yorkpharma.com/media/YRK-Update_Abasol_061002-FN.pdf York Pharma: Regulatory Update – Abasol]</ref>
'''Abasol''' is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by [[York Pharma]].<ref>[http://www.yorkpharma.com/media/YRK-Update_Abasol_061002-FN.pdf York Pharma: Regulatory Update – Abasol] {{wayback|url=http://www.yorkpharma.com/media/YRK-Update_Abasol_061002-FN.pdf |date=20070927102715 }}</ref>


==Mechanism of action==
==Mechanism of action==

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Abafungin
Structural formula of abafungin
Space-filling model of the abafungin molecule
Clinical data
Trade namesAbasol
Routes of
administration
Topical (cream)
ATC code
  • none
Identifiers
  • N-[4-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenoxy)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-amine
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
ChEBI
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.125.129 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC21H22N4OS
Molar mass378.491 g/mol g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2C3=CSC(=N3)NC4=NCCCN4)C
  • InChI=1S/C21H22N4OS/c1-14-8-9-18(15(2)12-14)26-19-7-4-3-6-16(19)17-13-27-21(24-17)25-20-22-10-5-11-23-20/h3-4,6-9,12-13H,5,10-11H2,1-2H3,(H2,22,23,24,25) checkY
  • Key:TYBHXIFFPVFXQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
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Abafungin (INN) is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of dermatomycoses.

Abasol is a topical cream formulation of abafungin by York Pharma.[1]

Mechanism of action

Unlike imidazole- and triazole-class antifungals, abafungin directly impairs the fungal cell membrane.[2]

In addition, abafungin inhibits the enzyme sterol 24-C-methyltransferase, modifying the composition of the fungal membrane.[3]

Abafungin has antibiotic activity against gram-positive bacteria as well as sporicidal activity.[4]

References

  1. ^ York Pharma: Regulatory Update – Abasol Archived (Date missing) at yorkpharma.com (Error: unknown archive URL)
  2. ^ Borelli C1, Schaller M, Niewerth M, Nocker K, Baasner B, Berg D, Tiemann R, Tietjen K, Fugmann B, Lang-Fugmann S, Korting HC. "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 2008;54(4):245-59
  3. ^ Borelli C1, Schaller M, Niewerth M, Nocker K, Baasner B, Berg D, Tiemann R, Tietjen K, Fugmann B, Lang-Fugmann S, Korting HC. "Modes of action of the new arylguanidine abafungin beyond interference with ergosterol biosynthesis and in vitro activity against medically important fungi". Chemotherapy. 2008;54(4):245-59
  4. ^ Ginter-Hanselmayer, Gabriele (March 2009), Arbeitsunterlagen zur 42. wissenschaftlichen Fortbildungsveranstaltung für Apothekerinnen und Apotheker: Infektionskrankheiten, Österreichische Apothekerkammer, p. 103