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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Amphotericin B: From Derivatives to Covalent Targeted Conjugates

Author(s): Milos Sedlak

Volume 9, Issue 11, 2009

Page: [1306 - 1316] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/138955709789878178

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Abstract

This mini-review summarizes the development of the derivatives and conjugates of Amphotericin B (AMB) which have not been clinically applied so far but are therapeutically promising. Effects of chemical modifications of AMB upon biological activities of the resulting derivatives are discussed. The examples presented include variation of functional groups in AMB, covalent conjugates with other molecules, poly(ethylene glycols) and polysaccharides. Possibilities of targeted delivery of AMB are discussed.

Keywords: Amphotericin B, antimycotics, systemic mycosis, poly(ethylene glycol), polysaccharides, drug targeting, pHsensitivity, β-glucosidase-sensitivity


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