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Antimicrobial Name: Caspofungin (MK-0991)
CAS Number: 162808-62-0
Functional Category: Antifungal
Molecular Weight: 1093.31
Mechanism of Action: Caspofungin works by inhibiting the enzyme β(1,3)-D-Glucan synthase and thereby disturbing the integrity of the fungal cell wall.
Chemical Formula:

C52H88N10O15

Comments:

Caspofungin is an antifungal drug, the first of a new class termed the echinocandins from Merck & Co., Inc. It shows activity against infections with Aspergillus and Candida, and works by inhibiting the enzyme β(1,3)-D-Glucan synthase and thereby disturbing the integrity of the fungal cell wall.