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Evidence from human cohorts, in vitro systems, animal models, and non-human primates indicates that Mycobacterium tuberculosis activates the KP across myeloid, antigen-presenting, non-hematopoietic lung, granulomatous, pleural, and central nervous system compartments. KP activation is shaped by interferon-\u03b3 signaling, mycobacterial burden, infection duration, strain virulence, and host regulatory mechanisms. Increased indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-related (IDO) activity, TRP depletion, kynurenine accumulation, and kynurenine\u2013aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling are associated with impaired T-cell proliferation and recruitment, suppressive myeloid phenotypes, and spatially restricted immunoregulatory niches within granulomas. Accumulated data indicate context-dependent protective effects of the KP manipulations, through restriction of excessive inflammation. Furthermore, the KP-related changes may have biomarker value. Integrated assessment of enzyme expression, kynurenine-to-tryptophan ratio (K\/T ratio), downstream metabolites, and signaling pathways will be essential for translational studies. 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