VT-1598 inhibits the in vitro growth of mucosal Candida strains and protects against fluconazole-susceptible and -resistant oral candidiasis in IL-17 signalling-deficient mice.
J Antimicrob Chemother
; 73(8): 2089-2094, 2018 08 01.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) treatment often induces drug resistance, posing long-term challenges. A novel broad-spectrum fungal CYP51 inhibitor, VT-1598, specifically targets fungal CYP51, but not human CYP enzymes.Objectives:
To determine the efficacy of VT-1598 in the treatment of oral Candida infection caused by fluconazole-susceptible and -resistant clinical isolates.Methods:
The MICs of VT-1598 and fluconazole for 28 Candida isolates recovered from patients with inherited CMC were determined using CLSI M27-A3 and M27-S4 guidelines. Plasma and tongue VT-1598 or fluconazole concentrations were measured in mice following oral administration to determine tissue distribution. Tongue fungal load was determined in IL-17 signalling-deficient Act1-/- mice following sublingual Candida albicans infection and oral treatment with fluconazole or VT-1598.Results:
Among the 28 Candida isolates, 10 (36%) had fluconazole MICs of ≥4 mg/L, whereas VT-1598 demonstrated potent in vitro activity against all isolates (MIC90, 0.125 mg/L). After oral administration, VT-1598 levels in mouse plasma and tongue were significantly greater than those of fluconazole. In vivo, VT-1598 exhibited significant efficacy against fluconazole-susceptible and -resistant C. albicans, even at low drug doses. Furthermore, after a 10 day washout period, tongue fungal burdens in fluconazole-treated mice returned to vehicle control levels, whereas, in contrast, they were undetectable in mice treated with VT-1598.Conclusions:
VT-1598 effectively controls in vitro growth of mucosally derived Candida clinical isolates, including fluconazole-resistant strains. In vivo, VT-1598 eliminates C. albicans, even after a long washout period or at low doses. Therefore, VT-1598 is a promising drug candidate that may significantly improve treatment options for CMC patients.
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Assunto principal:
Piridinas
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Tetrazóis
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Candida
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Candidíase Bucal
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Fluconazol
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Antifúngicos
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Antimicrob Chemother
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos