Research Keyword: kinase inhibitors

Kinome analysis of Madurella mycetomatis identified kinases in the cell wall integrity pathway as novel potential therapeutic drug targets in eumycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis

Eumycetoma is a serious fungal infection that causes large tumors under the skin and is very difficult to treat. Scientists used computer analysis to find special proteins called kinases in the fungus that might be good targets for new drugs. They discovered that proteins involved in the fungus’s cell wall are promising targets, which could lead to better treatments for this neglected disease.

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Kinome analysis of Madurella mycetomatis identified kinases in the cell wall integrity pathway as novel potential therapeutic drug targets in eumycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis

Eumycetoma is a serious fungal infection that causes large skin lesions and is very difficult to treat, even with long-term medication and surgery. Researchers used computer analysis to identify proteins called kinases that are essential for the fungus to survive. They found that targeting kinases involved in building the fungal cell wall could potentially lead to new treatments. By testing existing drugs, they discovered eight compounds that could inhibit fungal growth, offering hope for better treatment options.

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The protein kinases family in fungi: adaptability, virulence and conservation between species

Protein kinases are cellular ‘switches’ that help fungi survive harsh conditions by regulating how cells make proteins and adapt to stress. A particularly important kinase called GCN2 acts as a sensor that detects when fungi lack amino acids, triggering a survival response that helps the fungus adapt and maintain pathogenicity. This review shows how understanding GCN2 could help scientists develop new antifungal drugs to treat fungal infections.

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