Growth of Cryptococcus neoformans in presence of L-Dopa decreases its susceptibility to amphotericin B

Y. Wang; A. Casadevall

doi:10.1128/AAC.38.11.2648

Growth of Cryptococcus neoformans in presence of L-Dopa decreases its susceptibility to amphotericin B

Y. Wang, A. Casadevall

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Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans grown with L-dopa was melanized and was less susceptible to amphotericin B. The results suggest that in vivo and in vitro susceptibilities to amphotericin B may differ.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2648-2650
Number of pages	3
Journal	Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume	38
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.38.11.2648
State	Published - 1994
Externally published	Yes

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Growth of Cryptococcus neoformans in presence of L-Dopa decreases its susceptibility to amphotericin B

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