What Metabolic Pathway Does Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Use That Allows It

question 9

Essay

What metabolic pathway does Mycobacterium tuberculosis use that allows it to grow slowly inside macrophages? What led to this discovery, and what practical application can further analysis of this pathway have?

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Definitions:

Filter Needle

A needle equipped with a filter, used to remove particulate matter from medications during withdrawal from a vial or before injection.

Nembutal

A brand name for pentobarbital, a barbiturate used as a sedative and for euthanasia.

Digoxin

A medication used to treat various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation and heart failure.