Repurposing drugs for fungal infections: advantages and limitations

Future Microbiol. 2023 Nov:18:1013-1016. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0108. Epub 2023 Sep 18.

Abstract

Tweetable abstract Repurposing existing drugs for fungal infections has demonstrated potential in both in vitro and animal models, but there are still obstacles to overcome for clinical application. #antifungal #drugrepurposing #fungalinfections.

Keywords: animal models; clinical translation; drug repurposing; fungal infections.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Repositioning*
  • Mycoses* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents