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Micro drugs
| Drugs/inhibitor | Target/inhibits | Results | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin | β‑lactam antibiotic that targets DD‑transpeptidase | ||
| Azoles | Bind to 14‑α demethylase, blocking the removal of a methyl group from lanosterol | Accumulation of toxic sterol intermediates and reduced ergosterol levels | |
| Allylamines | Inhibit squalene epoxidase, preventing the oxidation of squalene to squalene‑epoxide | Build‑up of squalene and depletion of downstream sterols, leading to membrane instability | target squalene epoxidase. This enzyme is responsible for converting squalene into squalene-epoxide, a crucial step in the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway. |
| Polyenes | binds directly to Ergosterol | Binds directly, forming pores that increase membrane permeability | |
| Nikkomyces | Chitin synthase (cell wall) | Blocks the addition of N‑acetylglucosamine residues, halting chitin polymerization | |
| Polyoxins | Chitin synthase (cell wall) | Competitive inhibition of the enzyme’s active site |