Antifungal peptides (AFPs)
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Body Map
fungal cell membranesfungal cell walls
Overview
AFPs target fungal cells through various mechanisms including membrane disruption, inhibition of cell wall synthesis (echinocandins), and interference with fungal-specific processes. They are diverse peptides with activity against fungi and can be produced by plants, animals, or microbes.
Primary Uses
Antifungal activity
Disruption of fungal cell membranes
Inhibition of fungal cell wall synthesis
Protocol Reference
Evidence
Some AFPs (echinocandins) FDA approved
Research Models
animalsmicrobesplants
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