scholarly journals Effect of mycobacterial cell wall fractions on dairy cow health and fertility

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally E Johnson
Langmuir ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (48) ◽  
pp. 12693-12701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birte Martin-Bertelsen ◽  
Anan Yaghmur ◽  
Henrik Franzyk ◽  
Sarah Justesen ◽  
Jacob J. K. Kirkensgaard ◽  
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Parasitology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 145 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATHERINE A. ABRAHAMS ◽  
GURDYAL S. BESRA

SUMMARYMycobacterium tuberculosis(Mtb), the etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is recognized as a global health emergency as promoted by the World Health Organization. Over 1 million deathsperyear, along with the emergence of multi- and extensively-drug resistant strains ofMtb, have triggered intensive research into the pathogenicity and biochemistry of this microorganism, guiding the development of anti-TB chemotherapeutic agents. The essential mycobacterial cell wall, sharing some common features with all bacteria, represents an apparent ‘Achilles heel’ that has been targeted by TB chemotherapy since the advent of TB treatment. This complex structure composed of three distinct layers, peptidoglycan, arabinogalactan and mycolic acids, is vital in supporting cell growth, virulence and providing a barrier to antibiotics. The fundamental nature of cell wall synthesis and assembly has rendered the mycobacterial cell wall as the most widely exploited target of anti-TB drugs. This review provides an overview of the biosynthesis of the prominent cell wall components, highlighting the inhibitory mechanisms of existing clinical drugs and illustrating the potential of other unexploited enzymes as future drug targets.


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Vol 456 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Alsteens ◽  
Claire Verbelen ◽  
Etienne Dague ◽  
Dominique Raze ◽  
Alain R. Baulard ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica D. Petrilli ◽  
Igor Müller ◽  
Luana E. Araújo ◽  
Thiago M. Cardoso ◽  
Lucas P. Carvalho ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (18) ◽  
pp. 5166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas P. West ◽  
Katie M. Cergol ◽  
Millie Xue ◽  
Elizabeth J. Randall ◽  
Warwick J. Britton ◽  
...  

ChemInform ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (36) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Nicholas P. West ◽  
Katie M. Cergol ◽  
Millie Xue ◽  
Elizabeth J. Randall ◽  
Warwick J. Britton ◽  
...  

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