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Preferred Label : Caspofungin Acetate;

NCIt definition : The acetate salt of an antimycotic echinocandin lipopeptide, semisynthetically derived from a fermentation product of the fungus Glarea lozoyensis. Caspofungin inhibits 1,3-beta-glucan synthase, resulting in decreased synthesis of beta(1,3)-D-glucan (an essential component of the fungal cell wall), weakening of the fungal cell wall, and fungal cell wall rupture. This agent is active against Aspergillus and Candida species.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to prevent or treat infections caused by a fungus (a type of microorganism). It belongs to the family of drugs called antifungal agents.;

UNII : VUW370O5QE;

InChIKey : OGUJBRYAAJYXQP-IJFZAWIJSA-N;

CAS number : 179463-17-3;

Drug name : Cancidas;

Chemical formula : C52H88N10O15.2C2H4O2;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:59900;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045000;

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