ProcCluster® and procaine hydrochloride inhibit the growth of Aspergillus species and exert antimicrobial properties during coinfection with influenza A viruses and A. fumigatus in vitro.

König S, Schroeder J, Heinekamp T, Brakhage AA, Löffler B, Engert B, Ehrhardt C (2024) ProcCluster® and procaine hydrochloride inhibit the growth of Aspergillus species and exert antimicrobial properties during coinfection with influenza A viruses and A. fumigatus in vitro. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 14, 1445428.

Abstract

Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis is associated with high mortality rates and limited treatment options. The current standard practice involves treating each pathogen separately. However, the use of antifungal drugs can lead to serious side effects, and the presence of triazole-resistant Aspergillus strains can complicate antifungal therapy. In addition, drug-resistant influenza viruses are becoming an increasing concern in clinics. A drug that affects fungal and viral propagation could overcome these disadvantages. Thus, we conducted a study to examine the antifungal and antiviral properties of ProcCluster® and procaine hydrochloride (HCl), which are prodrugs derived from the local anesthetic procaine.

Leibniz-HKI-Autor*innen

Axel A. Brakhage
Thorsten Heinekamp

Identifier

doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1445428

PMID: 39473925