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Most abundant protein in M. tuberculosis

ID Number
2378

Description
Model of a protein, antigen 85B, that is the most abundant protein exported by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes most cases of tuberculosis. Antigen 85B is involved in building the bacterial cell wall and is an attractive drug target. Based on its structure, scientists have suggested a new class of antituberculous drugs.

Type
Illustration

Source
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Center, PSI

Credit Line
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Center, PSI

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