FUNGICIDAL METHODS USING IMMUNE RESPONSE MODIFIER COMPOUNDS

摘要

The present invention provides methods of killing fungal cells using immune response modifier compounds. In one aspect, the method generally includes contacting an immune response modifier (IRM) compound with a fungicidal effector cell, thereby activating the fungicidal effector cell, and allowing the activated fungicidal effector cell to kill fungal cells. In another aspect, the method generally includes contacting a fungicidal IRM compound with fungal cells in an amount effective to kill fungal cells.