ethionamide
biochemistry
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Ethionamide is a synthetic compound used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy. It is chemically similar to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), a coenzyme vital for many bodily functions. Ethionamide is absorbed from the digestive system and can reach tissues and cells. It is important to note that ethionamide is distinct from ethionine, which is an amino acid that acts antagonistically to methionine.123
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