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Gives rigid support, protects against osmotic pressure
Sugar backbone with cross-linked peptide side chains |
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Major surface antigen
Peptidoglycan for support. Lipoteichoic acid induces TNF and IL-1 |
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| Cell wall/cell membrane (gram positives) |
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Site of endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide); major surface antigen
Lipid A induces TNF and IL-1; polysaccharide is the antigen |
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| Outer membrane (gram negatives) |
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Site of oxidative and transport enzymes
Lipoprotein bilayer |
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Protein synthesis
50S and 30S subunits |
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Space between the cytoplasmic membrane and peptidoglycan wall in gram-negative bacteria
Contains many hydrolytic enzymes, including Beta-lactamases |
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Protects against phagocytosis
Polysaccharide (except Bacillus anthracis, which contains D-glutamate) |
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Mediate adherence of bacteria to cell surface; sex pilus forms attachment between 2 bacteria during conjugation
Glycoprotein |
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Provides resistance to dehydration, heat, and chemicals
Keratin-like coat; dipicolinic acid |
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Contains a variety of genes for antibiotic resistance, enzymes, and toxins
DNA |
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Mediates adherence to surfaces, especially foreign surfaces (e.g., indwelling catheters)
Polysaccharide |
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