NCIt definition : A thiocarbamate and squalene epoxidase inhibitor with antifungal activity. Liranaftate
inhibits fungal squalene epoxidase, an enzyme that plays a key role in the synthesis
of sterol which is essential for cell membrane integrity. By preventing ergosterol
synthesis and causing accumulation of squalene, this agent increases cell membrane
permeability, cell leakage and eventually cell lysis.;