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Title: Structure-Guided Discovery of Potent Antifungals that Prevent Ras Signaling by Inhibiting Protein Fa

Journal Article · · J. Med. Chem.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE - Office Of Science; National Institutes of Health (NIH)
OSTI ID:
1901121
Journal Information:
J. Med. Chem., Vol. 65, Issue (20)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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