High-throughput screen for identifying small molecules that target fungal zinc homeostasis.

Resistance to traditional antifungal drugs has increased significantly over the past three decades, making identification of novel antifungal agents and new targets an emerging priority. Based on the extraordinary zinc requirement of several fungal pathogens and their well-established sensitivity to...

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Main Authors: Claudia Simm, Chi-Hao Luan, Eric Weiss, Thomas O'Halloran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3182986?pdf=render