According to FutureWise analysis the market for antifungal agents in 2023 is US$ 15.91 billion, and is expected to reach US$ 21.7 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 4.00%.
Antifungal agents, also known as antifungals, are a diverse group of pharmaceutical compounds designed to combat fungal infections in humans. Fungi comprise yeasts and molds that can cause many diseases, such as superficial skin conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and severe systemic infections affecting vital organs. These agents function through various mechanisms, targeting specific aspects of fungal biology.
Azole antifungals, including fluconazole and itraconazole, disrupt fungal cell membranes by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component for membrane integrity. Polyene antifungals, exemplified by Amphotericin B, bind to ergosterol, creating pores in the cell membrane, which leads to cell death. Echinocandins, represented by caspofungin and micafungin, interfere with fungal cell wall construction by inhibiting β (1,3)-D-glucan synthesis, rendering the cell vulnerable to osmotic stress and ultimately causing cell death. Allylamines like terbinafine and thiocarbamates disrupt ergosterol biosynthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, impairing membrane formation. Pyrimidine analogs, such as flucytosine, are converted to 5-fluorouracil within the fungal cell, hampering RNA and protein synthesis and culminating in cell demise. Topical antifungal treatments encompass creams, ointments, powders, and sprays that are directly administered to the skin or mucous membranes to address localized infections.
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