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drug:
Caspofungin
supplement:
Beta-Glucans
Research Papers that Mention the Interaction
“RESULTS Preincubation with ca pofungin (3 2 microg/mL for R. oryzae; 0.0625 microg/mL for other isolates) increased exposure to bet a-glucan. ”
Caspofungin-mediated beta-glucan unmasking and enhancement of human polymorphonuclear neutrophil activity against Aspergillus and non-Aspergillus hyphae.“ Caspofungin is a member of the echinocandin group of antifungals and inhibits the activity of beta-glucan synthase thus disrupting cell wall formation and function.”
Exposure to caspofungin activates Cap and Hog pathways in Candida albicans.
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