Full Name: Lipid A carbohydrate moiety
BACKGROUND: Lipid A is the endotoxic center of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a major component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. It is a potent immunostimulant that triggers strong innate immune responses in animals, often leading to inflammation and, in severe cases, septic shock.
Synonyms: betaD-GlcN4P-(1→6)-alpha-D-GlcN1P; 1,4'-bisphosphorylated glucosamine disaccharide; Lipid A carbohydrate moiety
Research Areas: Microbiology
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