Biosynthesis and Virulent Behavior of Lipids Produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis : LAM and Cord Factor: An Overview
Joint Authors
Rajni,
Rao, Nisha
Meena, Laxman S.
Source
Biotechnology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis disease, which has developed a myriad of exceptional features contributing to its survival within the hostile environment of host cell.
Unique cell wall structure with high lipid content plays an imperative role in the pathogenicity of mycobacteria.
Cell wall components of MTB such as lipoarabinomannan and Trehalose dimycolate (cord factor) are virulent in nature apart from its virulence genes.
Virulent effect of these factors on host cells reduces host cell immunity.
LAM has been known to inhibit phagosome maturation by inhibiting the Ca2+/calmodulin phosphatidyl inositol-3-kinase hvps34 pathways.
Moreover, TDM (Trehalose dimycolate) also inhibits fusion between phospholipid vesicles and migration of polymorphonuclear neutrophils.
The objective of this paper is to understand the virulence of LAM and cord factor on host cell which might be helpful to design an effective drug against tuberculosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rajni, & Rao, Nisha& Meena, Laxman S.. 2010. Biosynthesis and Virulent Behavior of Lipids Produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis : LAM and Cord Factor: An Overview. Biotechnology Research International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459481
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rajni,…[et al.]. Biosynthesis and Virulent Behavior of Lipids Produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis : LAM and Cord Factor: An Overview. Biotechnology Research International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459481
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rajni, & Rao, Nisha& Meena, Laxman S.. Biosynthesis and Virulent Behavior of Lipids Produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis : LAM and Cord Factor: An Overview. Biotechnology Research International. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459481
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459481