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MSH: Substances that destroy fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce. They differ from FUNGICIDES, INDUSTRIAL because they defend against fungi present in human or animal tissues.,CSP: substances that are destructive to fungi, suppress their reproduction or growth, or are effective against fungal infection.,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,CHV: a drug that kills fungus,NCI: Drugs that treat infections caused by fungi.,NCI: Substances that treat systemic or topical infections caused by fungi. Antifungal agents kill or inhibit the growth of fungi, by various mechanisms. These mechanisms include inhibition of fungal mitosis, impairing synthesis or binding to ergosterol, inhibition of RNA or DNA synthesis, and interfering with other fungal metabolic processes.
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