Medicinal Plants Classification Biosynthesis and ... - Index of

Biomolecules with Anti-Mycobacterial Activity
essential cellular mechanisms for a pathogen like M. tuberculosis: virulence genes function,
membrane permeability and transport of M. tuberculosis as target of new drugs.
Certainly, we need new drugs, more effective, less toxic, with a shorter therapy scheme
and also more affordable for undeveloped countries. But, to find a new drug is still just a step
to reach the control of tuberculosis worldwide. It is also needed an international collaboration
to build a better health and educational system. It seems we are still behind.
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