Cyclic peroxides as novel antifungal agents
AssigneesHarbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., Mycologics, Inc.
InventorsYing Chen, Katherine Chilson, Keith Brian Killday, Dedra Harmody, Peter J. McCarthy, Shirley A. Pomponi, Rebecca Schimoler, Claude Selitrennikoff, Amy E. Wright
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Abstract
The novel compositions and methods of the subject invention can be used in antifugal applications. The antifugal agents of the subject invention can be used in the treatment of an animal or human having a fugal infection. In a further embodiment the compounds can be used to treat plant fugal infections, disinfect surfaces, and prevent spoilage of organic compositions such as food and cosmetics.
Claims30
A method for inhibiting a fungal infection wherein said method comprises administering to said fungus an antifungal amount of a compound, or a salt thereof, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of:
- Compound 1
- Compound 2
- Compound 3
- Compound 4
- Compound 5
- and
- Compound 6
An antifungal compound, or a salt thereof, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of
- Compound 1
- Compound 2
- Compound 3
- Compound 4
- and
- Compound 6
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier and an antifungal compound, or a salt thereof, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of
- Compound 1
- Compound 2
- Compound 3
- Compound 4
- Compound 5
- and
- Compound 6
An agricultural composition comprising an antifungal compound, or a salt thereof, and an appropriate agricultural carrier;
- wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of:
- Compound 1
- Compound 2
- Compound 3
- Compound 4
- Compound 5
- and
- Compound 6
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.