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Amine conjugates of the semi-synthetic 1,3-beta-(D)-glucan synthesis i
nhibitors L-731,373 (3) and L-733,560 (4) were prepared and evaluated
for in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity. Tricationic analogs were
more potent than the dicationic which were more potent than the monoc
ationic. The L-ornithine conjugate of 4 possessed excellent pharmacoki
netic parameters but lacked sufficient antifungal spectrum for develop
ment. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.