Full Name: Lipoarabinomannan
BACKGROUND: Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) is a complex glycolipid and a crucial virulence factor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). LAM plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis by helping the bacterium evade the host's immune system, thereby promoting infection and persistence within the host.
Synonyms: LAM; Lipoarabinomannan; Mycobacterium cell wall polysaccharide
Research Areas: Microbiology
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