last updated 19-03-2024

Fungus

Fungi are eukaryotic cells. Special characteristics of fungi are the plasmalemma with a cell membrane containing ergosterol and the cell wall consisting of glycopeptides and chitin.

This special membrane composition is the site of action for most anti-fungal drugs.

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Antibacterial drugs also affect fungi.

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Fungi are eukaryotic cells with 40S and 60S ribosomal subunits, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.