Caspofungin
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
CAS Number: 179463-17-3
Molecular formula: C52H88N10O15?2C2H4O2
Molar mass: 1213.42
Medical use: Caspofungin is a lipopeptide antifungal drug. It is a member of a new class of antifungals termed the echinocandins. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (1→3)-β-D-glucan synthase and thereby disturbing the integrity of the fungal cell wall.