In Silico Drug Repurposing Approach: Investigation of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> FadD32 Targeted by FDA-Approved Drugs
<b>Background</b>: Despite the enormous efforts made towards combating tuberculosis (TB), the disease remains a major global threat. Hence, new drugs with novel mechanisms against TB are urgently needed. Fatty acid degradation protein D32 (FadD32) has been identified as a promising drug...
Main Authors: | Nolwazi Thobeka Portia Ngidi, Kgothatso Eugene Machaba, Ndumiso Nhlakanipho Mhlongo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/3/668 |
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