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- English
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Anticandidal Agents
About this book
Anticandidal Agents provides the latest information on candida drug resistance and its remedial implications. In this compilation, users will find a comprehensive view on overcoming resistance in anticandidal drugs, along with information on novel molecules.Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus responsible for life threating invasive and nosocomial infections across the globe. Candidiasis is a major cause of morbidity among immunocompromised patients. Infections caused by non-albicans candida like C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis have also imposed a serious threat in the last few decades. Current treatment of candidiasis relies primarily on antifungal agents broadly categorized as azoles, polyenes, echinocandins, allylamines, and pyrimidines.Lately, antifungal resistance has emerged to be an obstruction of current treatment regime. A number of reasons are described in detail. Understanding the mechanisms of resistance is crucial for developing strategies for overcoming the hindrance in current therapeutics.- Presents a complete understanding of candida resistance to help in the development of therapeutic expansion and novel drugs- Provides thorough information on candida drug resistance and its remedial implications- Covers crucial mechanisms of resistance that will help develop strategies for overcoming the hindrance in current therapeutics
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Host–Pathogen Interaction
- Chapter 3. Antifungals Used Against Candidiasis
- Chapter 4. Drug Resistance in Candida
- Chapter 5. Multidrug Resistance and Transporters
- Chapter 6. Potential Anticandidal Targets
- Chapter 7. Drug Development Strategies
- Chapter 8. Conclusion
- Abbreviations
- Bibliography