Keyword - Lipid A biosynthesis (KW-0441)
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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.
Synonyms
- Lipid A anabolism
- Lipid A biosynthetic process
- Lipid A formation
- Lipid A synthesis
Category
GOi
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