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Drug Works By  Inhibition Mycolic Acid Synthesis Isoniazid

Isoniazid inhibits mycolic acid synthesis, requiring activation by catalase peroxidase (KatG) to become active Isoniazid (INH).

Isoniazid inhibits mycolic acid synthesis, requiring activation by catalase peroxidase (KatG) to become active Isoniazid (INH).

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                        KatG
                           
                           
INH→→Catalase Peroxidase→→Isonaizid




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