260979-95-1

260979-95-1 structure

Name: Enfumafungin
Chemical Name: Enfumafungin
CAS Number: 260979-95-1
Molecular Formula: C₃₈H₆₀O₁₂
Molecular Weight: 708.88
Catalog: Signaling Pathways Anti-infection Fungal
Create Date: 2021-09-15 10:01:21
Modify Date: 2025-08-26 06:10:34
Enfumafungin, a triterpene glycoside, is isolated from extracts derived from an endophytic species of Hormonema. Enfumafungin is an antifungal compound that is acting on the fungal cell wall, as the (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitor. Enfumafungin is specific for yeasts and fungi (excluding Cryptococcus) and does not inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtilis[1][2].

Name	Enfumafungin

Description	Enfumafungin, a triterpene glycoside, is isolated from extracts derived from an endophytic species of Hormonema. Enfumafungin is an antifungal compound that is acting on the fungal cell wall, as the (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitor. Enfumafungin is specific for yeasts and fungi (excluding Cryptococcus) and does not inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtilis[1][2].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Infection Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Fungal
Target	(1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase[1]
In Vitro	Enfumafungin (24-48 h) has MICs of less than 0.5 μg/mL against the Candida and Aspergillus species tested and it is inactive against Cryptococcus, including the decapsulated form (MY2062)[1].
In Vivo	Enfumafungin (50-200 mg/kg; i.p. twice daily for 2 days) produces a significant decrease in the number of c.f.u. in kidneys of mice challenged with C. albicans, with an ED90 of 90 mg/kg[1].
References	[1]. Peláez F, et, al. The discovery of enfumafungin, a novel antifungal compound produced by an endophytic Hormonema species biological activity and taxonomy of the producing organisms. Syst Appl Microbiol. 2000 Oct;23(3):333-43. [2]. Onishi J, et, al. Discovery of novel antifungal (1,3)-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitors. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2000 Feb;44(2):368-77.

Molecular Formula	C₃₈H₆₀O₁₂
Molecular Weight	708.88

Hazard Codes	Xi