Effect of amphotericin B on the lipids of five different strains ofCryptococcus neoformans
- 1 November 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Mycopathologia
- Vol. 128 (2) , 85-89
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01103014
Abstract
Cells of five strains ofCryptococcus neoformans were obtained for partial analysis of lipid composition. Quantitative analysis of lipids and sterols were completed, as well as qualitative analysis of sterols by thin-layer chromatography and by the ultraviolet spectra. Such determinations were made on cells cultured in the absence and presence of amphotericin B at sub-MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) levels. Marked alterations of the lipid and sterol contents were observed in the amphotericin B — treated cells. Moreover, ergosterol disappeared in these antibiotic-exposed cells. It is concluded that amphotericin B altered the lipid profiles, especially sterols ofC. neoformans.Keywords
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