The significant challenge in confronting TB eradication is the discursive treatment that results in the disease reactivation, patient non compliance and drug resistance. The presently available drug regimen for TB largely targets the active bacilli and thus remains inadequate against the dormant or persistent subpopulation of Mtb that results in latent TB affecting a quarter of the global population. The crucial pathways that are particularly essential for the survival of dormant Mtb demand better apprehension. Novel drugs are needed to specifically address these persisters in order to enhance treatment effectiveness. Among such pathways, the glyoxylate bypass plays a critical role in the persistence and latent infection of Mtb, making it a promising target for drug development in recent years. In this review, we have compiled the attributes of bacterial subpopulations liable for latent TB and the pathways indispensable for their survival. Specifically, we delve into the glyoxylate shunt pathway and its key enzymes as potential drug targets.
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