Term Name: conazole antifungal agent
Synonyms: azole antibiotic, azole antibiotics, conazole antifungal agents
Definition: A compound that has a structure that is related to miconazole, contains an azole (imidazole or triazole) moiety, and has significant systemic antifungal properties. They inhibit cytochrome P450-dependent enzymes (particularly C14-demethylase) involved in the biosynthesis of ergosterol, which is required for fungal cell membrane structure and function.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:86323]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: azole
has subtype: conazole antifungal drug conazole fungicide diniconazole-M
has_role: antifungal agent ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor