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Biosynthesis of amphotericin derivatives lacking exocyclic carboxyl groups.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 14 Oct 2005
Carmody Maria, Murphy Barry, Byrne Barry, Power Patrick, Rai Dilip, Rawlings Bernard, Caffrey Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Amphotericin B is a medically important antifungal antibiotic that is also active against human immunodeficiency virus, Leishmania parasites, and prion diseases. The therapeutic use of amphotericin B is restricted by severe side effects that can be moderated by liposomal formulation or structural alteration. Chemical modification has shown that suppression of charge on the exocyclic carboxyl group of amphotericin...
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