Location, synthesis and function of glycolipids and polyglycerolphosphate lipoteichoic acid in Gram-positive bacteria of the phylum Firmicutes
Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is a zwitterionic polymer found in the cell wall of many Gram-positive bacteria. A widespread and one of the best-studied forms of LTA consists of a polyglycerolphosphate (PGP) chain that is tethered to the membrane via a glycolipid anchor. In this review, we will summarize o...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3089915/ |