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14-alpha Demethylase Inhibitors
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Definition
: Compounds that specifically inhibit STEROL 14-DEMETHYLASE. A variety of azole-derived ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS act through this mechanism.
Other names
Lanosterol 14 alpha Demethylase Inhibitors; Inhibitors, CYP51; Inhibitors, 14alpha-
Demethylase; Inhibitors, 14-
alpha Demethylase; Demethylase Inhibitors, 14-
alpha; 14alpha Demethylase Inhibitors; 14 alpha Demethylase Inhibitors; Lanosterol 14 alpha-
Demethylase Inhibitors; CYP51 Inhibitors; 14alpha-
Demethylase Inhibitors
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
tioconazole
;
Ketoconazole
;
Clotrimazole
;
Itraconazole
;
Fluconazole
;
Econazole
;
Miconazole
;
voriconazole