Abstract
Antifungal peptides have been identified in a wide range of life forms which include plants, mammals, and microorganism. Their structure are as varied as their antifungal properties. Semisynthetic and fully synthetic analogs have been developed from a few of these natural peptides that are superior to the paren compound. A few of these peptides hold promise in combating fungal infections and have entered clinical trials.
| Translated title of the contribution | Antifungal peptides: Origin, activity, and therapeutic potential |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 116-120 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Revista Iberoamericana de Micologia |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Antifungal
- Mycoses
- Peptides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases