Study unveils a novel protective mechanism in bacterial cell walls
Bacteria are protected by the peptidoglycan cell wall, which helps them withstand internal turgor pressure and external ...
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Bacterial cell walls, innate immunity and immunoadjuvants
Jack Strominger recounts his seminal work and contributions to understanding bacterial cell wall components ... I meant an antibody reaction—against peptidoglycan. My knowledge of immunology ...
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Gram Stains
Most bacteria can be divided into two groups based on the composition of their cell wall: Gram+ and Gram- This is The Most Important staining technique in Bacteriology. Gram-positive cell walls have a ...
University of Sheffield4y
Dr Stéphane Mesnage
My work is focused on the study of the bacterial cell wall using essentially two Gram-positive pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis) as models. I am interested in three major areas ...
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What's the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
All bacteria have a cell wall composed of mesh-like strands of a big molecule called peptidoglycan, which surrounds the cell membrane. A cell wall provides the bacterial cell sturdiness and helps ...