<unk> , also called<unk> , is a glycolipid, and a virulence factor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis. Its primary function is to inactivate macrophages and scavenge oxidative radicals. The inactivation of macrophages allows for the dissemination of mycobacteria to other parts of the body. The destruction of oxidative radicals allows for the survival of the bacteria, as oxidative free radicals are an important mechanism by which our bodies try to rid ourselves of infection.
Lipoarabinomannan
Glucomannan
Polysaccharide-K
Lecithin
Polysaccharide peptide
Galactooligosaccharide
Delta-Palutoxin
Mirificin