Description
Miconazole is an imidazole antifungal compound that inhibits ergosterol synthesis and fungal cell wall formation. Miconazole is clinically used to treat fungal infections and is especially active against Candida. Miconazole also exhibits anti-angiogenic activities, decreasing expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in breast cancer and glioma cells. Additionally, this compound may inhibit glucocorticoid receptors.