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O-antigens

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information The lipopolysaccharide-protein somatic antigens, usually from gram-negative bacteria, important in the serological classification of enteric bacilli. The O-specific chains determine the specificity of the O antigens of a given serotype. O antigens are the immunodominant part of the lipopolysaccharide molecule in the intact bacterial cell.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • O-specific polysaccharides

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/312451

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