The Lipopolysaccharide Export Pathway in Escherichia coli: Structure, Organization and Regulated Assembly of the Lpt Machinery

The bacterial outer membrane (OM) is a peculiar biological structure with a unique composition that contributes significantly to the fitness of Gram-negative bacteria in hostile environments. OM components are all synthesized in the cytosol and must, then, be transported efficiently across three com...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Polissi, Paola Sperandeo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/2/1023