lipopolysaccharide
/ˌlɪpəʊpɒlɪˈsakərʌɪd
/ /ˌlʌɪpəʊpɒlɪˈsakərʌɪd/noun Biochemistry
A complex molecule containing both lipid and polysaccharide parts.This ability, as well as the adhesion to mineral surfaces, has been reported to be mediated by the presence of lipopolysaccharides, the main constituent of the outer bacterial membrane....
- Even in the case of microbial antigens not found in vertebrates such as lipopolysaccharides, it should be noted that peptide epitopes can mimic bacterial carbohydrates and DNA.
- Other microbial products and components, such as peptides, enzymes, [beta] D-glucans, and lipopolysaccharides, may have significant biological effects.