Peptidoglycan Hydrolases of Local Lactic Acid Bacteria from Kazakh Traditional Food

• Main Authors: Serik Shaikhin (Author), Asel Moldagulova (Author), Abzal Kazhybayev (Author), Markhabat Kairova (Author), Constantine Lee (Author), Maira Urazova (Author), Kairtai Almagambetov (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Peptidoglycan (PG) is a major component of the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria and is essential for maintaining the integrity of the bacterial cell and its shape. The bacteria synthesize PG hydrolases, which are capable of cleaving the covalent bonds of PG. They also play an import...