[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) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1142738 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance