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The Cord Factor: Structure, Biosynthesis and Application in Drug Research – Achilles Heel of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Written By

Ayssar A. Elamin, Matthias Stehr and Mahavir Singh

Submitted: 06 April 2011 Published: 15 February 2012

DOI: 10.5772/32032

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Understanding Tuberculosis - New Approaches to Fighting Against Drug Resistance

Edited by Pere-Joan Cardona

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Written By

Ayssar A. Elamin, Matthias Stehr and Mahavir Singh

Submitted: 06 April 2011 Published: 15 February 2012