Sulfur compound metabolism

Unique small sulfur compounds, as well as unique pathways to sulfur amino acids are known in Mycobacteria. Sulfoglycolipids and mycothiols are an important part of the hardy pathogen nature of these organisms. Their pathways make interesting targets for drug designers (Bhave et al, 2007).

在分枝杆菌中，已知存在独特的少量硫化合物及其独特的硫氨基酸合成途径。硫糖脂和麦角硫醇是这些坚韧病原体性质的重要组成部分。这些生物合成途径成为药物设计者感兴趣的研究靶点（Bhave 等人，2007年）。