Gram-Negative Marine Bacteria: Structural Features of Lipopolysaccharides and Their Relevance for Economically Important Diseases

Gram-Negative Marine Bacteria: Structural Features of Lipopolysaccharides and Their Relevance for Economically Important Diseases

Gram-negative marine bacteria can thrive in harsh oceanic conditions, partly because of the structural diversity of the cell wall and its components, particularly lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS is composed of three main parts, an O-antigen, lipid A, and a core region, all of which display immense str...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Ayaz Anwar, Sangdun Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
Gram-negative bacteria
immune system
lipid A
lipopolysaccharide
marine organisms
TLR4
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/5/2485

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