Keyword
Lipid A biosynthesis
| Definition | Protein involved in the synthesis of lipid A (endotoxin), the hydrophobic anchor of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Lipid A is a glucosamine-based phospholipid that makes up the outer monolayer of the outer membranes of most Gram-negative bacteria. |
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| Synonyms |
Lipid A synthesis
Lipid A anabolism
Lipid A biosynthetic process
Lipid A formation
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| Category |
› Biological process
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| GO | › lipid A biosynthetic process [ GO:0009245 ]
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