We are investigating the interactions of some of the proteins of M. tuberculosis which are responsible for enhanced intracellular survival and virulence. PTMs of M. tuberculosis proteins within host are also being examined. We have also initiated the project on the screening of small molecules with an aim to unravel new class of antibiotics which may inhibit the interactions of Mtb proteins with host proteins, thus affecting the intracellular survival of Mtb. Recently, we have initiated the studies to identify novel mutations in clinical isolates conferring resistance to second line drugs of Tuberculosis.

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• * These authors contributed equally.