TABLE 3.
Comparison of total cytochrome P-450 content and fluconazole susceptibility of 14α-demethylases of C. albicans and C. kruseia
| Organism | Fluconazole IC50 (μM)b | Cytochrome P-450 content (nmol/mg of protein) |
|---|---|---|
| C. albicans Y01.345 | 0.017 ± 0.005 | 0.077 ± 0.037 |
| C. albicans SC5314 | 0.032 ± 0.006 | 0.058 ± 0.037 |
| C. krusei 91-1158 | 0.751 ± 0.384 | 0.052 ± 0.021 |
| C. krusei 91-1159 | 0.495 ± 0.208 | 0.065 ± 0.018 |
| C. krusei 91-1161 | 0.795 ± 0.436 | 0.077 ± 0.060 |
Results are the means ± standard deviations of at least three separate measurements.
Concentration of fluconazole required to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol from [14C]mevalonic acid by 50%.