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  • Inhibitors of 3-Hydroxy-3-m...
    Andrade-Pavón, Dulce; Sánchez-Sandoval, Eugenia; Tamariz, Joaquín; Ibarra, Jose Antonio; Hernández-Rodríguez, César; Villa-Tanaca, Lourdes

    International journal of molecular sciences, 12/2023, Volume: 24, Issue: 23
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    and , the most frequently isolated candidiasis species in the world, have developed mechanisms of resistance to treatment with azoles. Among the clinically used antifungal drugs are statins and other compounds that inhibit 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR), resulting in decreased growth and ergosterol levels in yeasts. Ergosterol is a key element for the formation of the yeast cell membrane. However, statins often cause DNA damage to yeast cells, facilitating mutation and drug resistance. The aim of the current contribution was to synthesize seven series of compounds as inhibitors of the HMGR enzyme of ssp., and to evaluate their effect on cellular growth, ergosterol synthesis and generation of mutants of and Compared to the reference drugs (fluconazole and simvastatin), some HMGR inhibitors caused lower growth and ergosterol synthesis in the yeast species and generated fewer mutants. Moreover, heterologous expression was achieved in , and compounds , , and inhibited the activity of recombinant CgHMGR and showed better binding energy values than for α-asarone and simvastatin. Thus, we believe these are good candidates for future antifungal drug development.