| Bioactivity | Ciclopirox (HOE296b) is a synthetic antifungal agent that can be used for superficial mycoses reseaech. Ciclopirox olamine has a very broad spectrum of activity and inhibits dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and many Gram-positive and Gram-negative species pathogenic[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | In a study conducted to further elucidate Ciclopirox's mechanism, several Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutants were screened and tested. Results from interpretation of the effects of both the drug treatment and mutation suggested that Ciclopirox may exert its effect by disrupting DNA repair, cell division signals and structures (mitotic spindles) as well as some elements of intracellular transport[2].Ciclopirox is a broad-spectrum antifungal with anti-inflammatory properties effective against the yeast implicated in seborrhoeic dermatitis, Malassezia spp[3]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Ciclopirox | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 29342-05-0 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C12H17NO2 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 207.27 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Niewerth, M., et al., Ciclopirox olamine treatment affects the expression pattern of Candida albicans genes encoding virulence factors, iron metabolism proteins, and drug resistance factors. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2003. 47(6): p. 1805-17. [2]. Leem, S.H., et al., The possible mechanism of action of ciclopirox olamine in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Mol Cells, 2003. 15(1): p. 55-61. [3]. Ratnavel, R.C., R.A. Squire, and G.C. Boorman, Clinical efficacies of shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine (1.5%) and ketoconazole (2.0%) in the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat, 2007. 18(2): p. 88-96. |