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Which class of antifungal drugs inhibits squalene epoxidase, an essential step in ergosterol synthesis?
Which class of antifungal drugs inhibits squalene epoxidase, an essential step in ergosterol synthesis?
Which antifungal drug class is considered less toxic than the Imidazole azoles?
Which antifungal drug class is considered less toxic than the Imidazole azoles?
Which antifungal drug class inhibits the synthesis of $ß(1,3)$-glucan, a major component of the fungal cell wall?
Which antifungal drug class inhibits the synthesis of $ß(1,3)$-glucan, a major component of the fungal cell wall?
Which antifungal drug is used to treat both cutaneous and vaginal candidiasis?
Which antifungal drug is used to treat both cutaneous and vaginal candidiasis?
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Which antifungal drug class has a broad spectrum of activity, including treatment of chromoblastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis?
Which antifungal drug class has a broad spectrum of activity, including treatment of chromoblastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis?
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Which antifungal drug class is used for the topical treatment of dermatophyte infections like tinea pedis and tinea corporis?
Which antifungal drug class is used for the topical treatment of dermatophyte infections like tinea pedis and tinea corporis?
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Which class of antifungal drugs inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme 14-alpha-demethylase?
Which class of antifungal drugs inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme 14-alpha-demethylase?
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Which type of antifungal drug disrupts spindle formation, thus preventing mitosis?
Which type of antifungal drug disrupts spindle formation, thus preventing mitosis?
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Which antifungal drug class targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting $b-(1,3)$-glucan synthase?
Which antifungal drug class targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting $b-(1,3)$-glucan synthase?
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Which antifungal drug class is chemically synthesized and inhibits the fungal enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase?
Which antifungal drug class is chemically synthesized and inhibits the fungal enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase?
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Which antifungal drug is effective against candidiasis and cryptococcosis, and is often used synergistically with amphotericin B?
Which antifungal drug is effective against candidiasis and cryptococcosis, and is often used synergistically with amphotericin B?
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Which class of antifungal drugs disrupts the fungal cell membrane by binding to ergosterol?
Which class of antifungal drugs disrupts the fungal cell membrane by binding to ergosterol?
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Which class of antifungal drugs targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting the enzyme $eta$-1,3-D-glucan synthase?
Which class of antifungal drugs targets the fungal cell wall by inhibiting the enzyme $eta$-1,3-D-glucan synthase?
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Which antifungal drug class inhibits the enzyme squalene epoxidase, leading to the accumulation of toxic sterols in the fungal cell membrane?
Which antifungal drug class inhibits the enzyme squalene epoxidase, leading to the accumulation of toxic sterols in the fungal cell membrane?
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Which antifungal drug class inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane?
Which antifungal drug class inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane?
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Which class of antifungal drugs is derived from a natural product and interferes with microtubule formation, preventing fungal cell division?
Which class of antifungal drugs is derived from a natural product and interferes with microtubule formation, preventing fungal cell division?
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Which antifungal drug class inhibits fungal cell division by interfering with microtubule function?
Which antifungal drug class inhibits fungal cell division by interfering with microtubule function?
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Which antifungal drug class targets the fungal cell membrane by inhibiting the enzyme squalene epoxidase, a key step in ergosterol biosynthesis?
Which antifungal drug class targets the fungal cell membrane by inhibiting the enzyme squalene epoxidase, a key step in ergosterol biosynthesis?
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