Caspofungin is less nephrotoxic than amphotericin B in vitro and predominantly damages distal renal tubular cells.

Wegner, Binytha

Caspofungin is less nephrotoxic than amphotericin B in vitro and predominantly damages distal renal tubular cells. [electronic resource] - Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association Oct 2005 - 2071-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

0931-0509

10.1093/ndt/gfh948 doi


Amphotericin B--toxicity
Annexin A5--metabolism
Antifungal Agents--toxicity
Apoptosis--drug effects
Caspofungin
Cell Proliferation--drug effects
Cell Survival--drug effects
Cells, Cultured
DNA Fragmentation--drug effects
Echinocandins
Fluorescent Dyes
Humans
In Vitro Techniques
Indoles
Kidney--drug effects
Kidney Tubules, Distal--drug effects
Kidney Tubules, Proximal--drug effects
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase--metabolism
Lipopeptides
Necrosis
Peptides, Cyclic--toxicity