Fatty Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
- Name
- Fatty Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001001
- Description
Compounds that interfere with FATTY ACID SYNTHASE resulting in a reduction of FATTY ACIDS. This is a target mechanism in humans of some ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS and ANTI-OBESITY AGENTS and of some ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS which interfere with CELL WALL and CELL MEMBRANE formation.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Ethionamide A second line antitubercular agent used to treat tuberculosis when other treatments have failed. Isoniazid An antibiotic used to treat mycobacterial infections; most commonly use in combination with other antimycobacterial agents for the treatment of active or latent tuberculosis. Cerulenin For use as a biochemical tool, Cerulenin is shown to cause dramatic weight loss in animals Triclosan An antimicrobial agent in clinical setting for disinfection, and prevention of spread and growth of bacteria, fungus, and mildew. Platensimycin Not Available - Drugs & Drug Targets