Why is Fatty Acid Synthesis Important in Infectious Diseases?
Fatty acid synthesis is vital for the survival and proliferative capacity of many pathogenic microorganisms. For instance, bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus rely on endogenous fatty acid synthesis to build their cell wall and membrane structures. Disrupting this pathway can severely impair their ability to cause disease, making it a promising target for antimicrobial therapies.
