ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Key words Endotoxin
;
Lipopolysaccharide
;
CD14
;
LPS-binding protein
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS), a constituent of the outer membrane of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria, exerts a wide variety of biological effects in humans. This review focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying these activities and discusses structure-function relationships of the endotoxin molecule, its interaction with humoral and cellular receptors involved in cell activation, and transmembrane and intracellular signal transduction pathways.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002030050279
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