Peptidoglycan O-Acetylation as a Virulence Factor: Its Effect on Lysozyme in the Innate Immune System
The peptidoglycan sacculus of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria acts as a protective mesh and provides structural support around the entirety of the cell. The integrity of this structure is of utmost importance for cell viability and so naturally is the first target for attack by the hos...
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Main Authors: | Ashley S. Brott (Author), Anthony J. Clarke (Author) |
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2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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