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Biological activities of lipopolysaccharides are determined by the shape of their lipid a portion
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2000-04-01)
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) represents a major virulence factor of Gram-negative bacteria ('endotoxin') that can cause septic shock in mammals including man. The lipid anchor of LPS to the outer membrane, lipid A, has a ...