Candicidin

Candicidin is an antifungal compound obtained from Streptomyces griseus.

It is active against some fungi including Candida albicans.

Candicidin is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

[1] This bioactive compound was named candicidin, because of its high activity on Candida albicans.

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