Amphotericin B: from derivatives to covalent targeted conjugates

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2009 Oct;9(11):1306-16. doi: 10.2174/138955709789878178.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / chemistry*
  • Amphotericin B / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / chemistry*
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Drug Carriers
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polysaccharides / chemistry

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Drug Carriers
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Polysaccharides
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Amphotericin B