Genetics and Biosynthesis of Lipid A

摘要: The defining feature of Gram-negative bacteria is the presence an outer membrane, which comprises outermost surface cell envelope and is, therefore, in constant contact with surrounding environment. membrane unique as compared to most biological membranes that it asymmetric bilayer composed a phospholipid inner leaflet lipopolysaccharide (LPS) opposed symmetrical (Fig. 6.1). LPS confers properties including efficient permeability barrier affords additional protection from their