Undecanoic acid is a monocarboxylic acid known for its antifungal properties. It acts by inhibiting the production of exocellular keratinase, lipase, and the biosynthesis of several phospholipids in *T. rubrum*. Additionally, it demonstrates strong antifungal activity by disrupting crucial fungal mechanisms including cell wall synthesis, membrane assembly, mRNA synthesis, lipid metabolism, and pathogenesis, ultimately influencing gene splicing.
- Monocarboxylic acid
- Possesses antifungal properties
- Inhibits exocellular keratinase, lipase, and phospholipid biosynthesis in *T. rubrum*
- Disrupts fungal cell wall synthesis and membrane assembly
- Inhibits mRNA synthesis, lipid metabolism, and pathogenesis
- Influences gene splicing
- Human endogenous metabolite