Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
97% Epoxiconazole mainly affects the metabolic process of fungi by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane. Ergosterol is an important component of the fungal cell membrane and is essential for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the cell membrane. Fluoxiconazole can specifically act on key enzymes involved in ergosterol synthesis in fungal cells, such as C-14 demethylase, to prevent its normal catalytic reaction, thereby reducing the amount of ergosterol synthesis. This will cause changes in the structure and function of the fungal cell membrane, increase its permeability, and important substances in the cell, such as amino acids and nucleotides, will leak out, interfering with the normal metabolism of the cell, thereby inhibiting the growth and reproduction of the fungus.
Affecting lipid metabolism
In addition to inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, fluoxiconazole also affects fungal lipid metabolism. In fungal cells, lipid metabolism is closely related to a variety of physiological processes such as cell membrane formation and energy storage. Fluoxiconazole may interfere with the activity of key enzymes in the lipid synthesis pathway, leading to abnormal lipid synthesis. For example, it may affect the synthesis or elongation of fatty acids, change the lipid composition in the cell membrane, and further destroy the stability and normal function of the cell membrane. This interference with lipid metabolism will weaken the energy supply and material transport capacity of fungal cells, and have an adverse effect on their survival and growth.
Interference with respiration
Fungal respiration is an important way for them to obtain energy, and 97% Epoxiconazole can interfere with this key metabolic process. It may act on the mitochondria of fungal cells and affect the activity of key enzymes in the respiratory chain, such as cytochrome oxidase. This will lead to the obstruction of the electron transfer process of respiration, making it impossible for fungal cells to effectively oxidize organic matter into energy, thereby reducing the energy level in the cell. Insufficient energy supply will affect various physiological activities of fungal cells, including material synthesis, transportation, etc., and ultimately lead to slow growth or even death of fungi.
Impact on protein synthesis
Protein synthesis is a basic metabolic process necessary for fungal growth and reproduction, and fluoxiconazole will also affect it. It may hinder protein synthesis by interfering with the function of ribosomes or inhibiting the activity of key enzymes in protein synthesis, such as aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase. The blockage of protein synthesis will lead to a decrease in the number of various enzymes and structural proteins in fungal cells, affecting the normal physiological functions and metabolic regulation of cells. For example, some proteins involved in important physiological processes such as cell wall synthesis and nutrient absorption cannot be synthesized normally, which will seriously inhibit the growth and metabolism of fungal cells.
