AN2718 is a benzoxaborole compound that displays broad antifungal effectiveness in vitro.1 It inhibits leucyl-tRNA synthetase (LeuRS) from molds and yeasts (IC50s = 2 and 4.2 ?M for A. fumigatus and C. albicans LeuRS, respectively), blocking protein synthesis.1
1.Seiradake, E., Ip, E., Rock, F., et al.Antifungal activity and mechanism of action of a benzoxaborole, AN2718, which is in development for the treatment of tinea pedis48th Annual ICAAC/46th Annual IDSA(2008)
















