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Isoniazid for 9 months

National Taiwan University Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Isoniazid inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking mycolic acid production, which is essential for Mycobacterium tuberculosis survival.

Isoniazid inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking mycolic acid production, which is essential for Mycobacterium tuberculosis survival. Used for Tuberculosis (TB) - as part of standard 9-month combination therapy, Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) prophylaxis.

At a glance

Generic nameIsoniazid for 9 months
Also known asIsoniazid
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
Drug classAntituberculous agent
TargetEnoyl-ACP reductase (InhA), Catalase-peroxidase (KatG)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Isoniazid is a prodrug that requires activation by the mycobacterial enzyme catalase-peroxidase (KatG) to form an isonicotinoyl radical. This activated form binds to mycobacterial enoyl-ACP reductase (InhA), inhibiting the synthesis of mycolic acids that are critical structural components of the mycobacterial cell wall. This leads to cell wall disruption and bactericidal activity against actively dividing M. tuberculosis.

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