Candicidin is an antifungal compound obtained from Streptomyces griseus. It is active against some fungi including Candida albicans. Candicidin is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.[1]
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.014.330 |
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Formula | C59H84N2O18 |
Molar mass | 1109.317 g·mol−1 |
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This bioactive compound was named candicidin, because of its high activity on Candida albicans.[2]
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