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
General 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.