| Literature DB >> 27799213 |
Yayoi Nishiyama1, Sho Takahata2, Shigeru Abe3.
Abstract
The effects of ME1111, a novel antifungal agent, on the hyphal morphology and ultrastructure of Trichophyton mentagrophytes were investigated by using scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Structural changes, such as pit formation and/or depression of the cell surface, and degeneration of intracellular organelles and plasmolysis were observed after treatment with ME1111. Our results suggest that the inhibition of energy production by ME1111 affects the integrity and function of cellular membranes, leading to fungal cell death.Entities:
Keywords: antifungal agents; electron microscopy; mode of action; morphology
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27799213 PMCID: PMC5192111 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01195-16
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191