The flashcard describes the mechanism of action of amphotericin B, an antifungal that binds to ergosterol in the fungal membrane to form pores, leading to leakage of cellular components.
La flashcard décrit le mécanisme d'action de l'amphotéricine B, un antifongique qui se lie à l'ergostérol dans la membrane fongique pour former des pores, permettant la fuite des composants cellulaires.
| Front | Antifungal therapy Amphotericin B MOA: binds? This forms? allowing? |
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