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conazole antifungal agent

Term ID
CHEBI:86323
Synonyms
  • azole antibiotic
  • azole antibiotics
  • conazole antifungal agents
Definition
A compound that has a structure that is related to miconazole, contains an azole (imidazole or triazole) moiety, and has significant systemic antifungal properties. They inhibit cytochrome P450-dependent enzymes (particularly C14-demethylase) involved in the biosynthesis of ergosterol, which is required for fungal cell membrane structure and function.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from conazole antifungal agent
Phenotype where environments contain conazole antifungal agent
Phenotype modified by environments containing conazole antifungal agent
Phenotype affecting conazole antifungal agent
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