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what is lps in microbiology ?

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what is lps in microbiology ?

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what is lps in microbiology

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Cellular microbiology Susan E. Wilson 2 years 2022-10-10T10:37:19+00:00 2022-10-10T10:37:19+00:00 1 Answer 43 views New Member 0

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2022-12-18T13:57:29+00:00 December 18, 2022 at 1:57 pm

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Lps stands for lipopolysaccharides. It is the major outer most membrane component of bacteria (Gram negative bacteria). Lps consists of polysaccharides attached to carbohydrate lipid moiety (lipid A) in bacterial outer membrane. It helps in strong stimulation of innate immunity in eukaryotes.

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