NCIt definition : A cyclic lipopeptide echinocandin derivative with antifungal activity. Anidulafungin
inhibits 1,3 beta-D-glucan synthase, an enzyme involved in fungal cell wall synthesis,
resulting in cell lysis and death. This agent is active against Candida species and
Aspergillus. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used to treat infections caused by fungi. It belongs to
the family of drugs called antifungals.;