This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent
• It functions by inhibiting synthesis of ergosterol, which is the fungal equivalent of cholesterol
Applications
• Ketoconazole shows fungicide activity against a variety of yeast infections
• It is an inhibitor of CYP3A4, which is necessary for the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol
• It increases fungal cellular permeability
• It also inhibits endogenous respiration by disrupting membrane phospholipids
• Ketoconazole can also inhibit the synthesis of thromboxane and sterols such as aldosterone, cortisol, and testosterone
RUO – Research Use Only
Literature References
Takano, M.; Hasegawa, R.; Fukuda, T.; Yumoto, R.; Nagai, J.; Murakami, T. Interaction with P-glycoprotein and transport of erythromycin, midazolam and ketoconazole in Caco-2 cells. European Journal of Pharmacology.1998, 358 (3), 289-294.
Goeders, N. E.; Peltier, R. L.; Guerin, G. F. Ketoconazole reduces low dose cocaine self-administration in rats. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.1998, 53 (1), 67-77.