| Literature DB >> 9257759 |
J R Graybill1, L K Najvar, M F Luther, A W Fothergill.
Abstract
L-743,872 (M991), which is a pneumocandin derivative, was evaluated in a mouse model of disseminated candidiasis caused by a fluconazole-resistant isolate of Candida albicans. In immunocompetent mice M991 prolonged survival at doses as low as 0.0125 mg/kg of body weight per day. In neutropenic mice 0.05 mg/kg was the lowest effective dose. M991 is a very potent drug for treatment of disseminated candidiasis.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9257759 PMCID: PMC164003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191