Abstract
In this paper the structure of M. tuberculosis cell, especially mycobacterial proteins were analized. Cytoplasmatic and secretory proteins were reviewed according to their function and the role in immunological reactions. Some diagnostic and therapeutic aspects were demonstrated.
MeSH terms
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Antigens, Bacterial / chemistry*
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Antigens, Bacterial / immunology
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Antigens, Bacterial / metabolism
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Bacterial Proteins / chemistry*
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Cell Wall / chemistry
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Cell Wall / metabolism
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Cytoplasm / chemistry*
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Cytoplasm / metabolism
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Lipoproteins / chemistry
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Lipoproteins / metabolism
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis / chemistry*
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis / metabolism
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Periplasm / chemistry*
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Periplasm / metabolism
Substances
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Antigens, Bacterial
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Bacterial Proteins
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ESAT-6 protein, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Lipoproteins