The fall of the mycobacterial cell wall: interrogating peptidoglycan synthesis for novel anti-TB agents

Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis has been a threat to human health for thousands of years and still leads to millions of deaths each year. TB is a disease that is refractory to treatment, partially due to its capacity for in-host persistence. The cell wall of mycobacteria, rich...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Yu Chiang, Nicholas P. West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/18404.pdf