The effects of amphotericin B on lipid metabolism in cultured human skin fibroblasts

Abstract
Amphotericin B inhibits hydroxymethylglutarylcoenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase activity and incorporation of [3H]acetate into sterols and fatty acids of human skin fibroblasts. Delivery of cholesterol to cells via the low density lipoprotein receptor pathway is not altered. The effects of amphotericin B on cell lipid metabolism are partially reversed by both potassium and insulin.