mycolic acid synthesis enzyme targeted by antibiotic

Accession ARO:3000716
DefinitionMycolic acids are produced by mycobacteria. These fatty acids are required for the construction of cell walls. Enzymes that are targeted by antibiotics include synthases, elongases, and dehydrogenases.
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+ targeted_by_antibiotic isoniazid [Antibiotic]
+ antibiotic target
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Publications

Quemard A, et al. 1991. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 35(6): 1035-1039. Isoniazid inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis by cell extracts of sensitive and resistant strains of Mycobacterium aurum. (PMID 1656850)

Zhang Y and Young DB. 1993. Trends Microbiol 1(3): 109-113. Molecular mechanisms of isoniazid: a drug at the front line of tuberculosis control. (PMID 8143118)