Tuberculosis
(TB) is a global health threat that causes significant
mortality. This review explores chemotherapeutics that target essential
processes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, such as
DNA replication, protein synthesis, cell wall formation, energy metabolism,
and proteolysis. We emphasize the need for new drugs to treat drug-resistant
strains and shorten the treatment duration. Emerging targets and promising
inhibitors were identified by examining the intricate biology of TB.
This review provides an overview of recent developments in the search
for anti-TB drugs with a focus on newly validated targets and inhibitors.
We aimed to contribute to efforts to combat TB and improve therapeutic
outcomes.