| Literature DB >> 18268082 |
Gerhard Blum1, Susanne Perkhofer, Hubertus Haas, Markus Schrettl, Reinhard Würzner, Manfred P Dierich, Cornelia Lass-Flörl.
Abstract
This study investigated the basis for intrinsic amphotericin B (AMB) resistance in Aspergillus terreus. The ergosterol content, cell wall composition, and lipid peroxidation level had no influence on AMB resistance. The level of catalase production in A. terreus was significantly higher than that in A. fumigatus (P < 0.05). This higher-level production may contribute to AMB resistance in A. terreus since oxidative damage has been implicated in AMB action.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18268082 PMCID: PMC2292529 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01280-07
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191