HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Peptidoglycan (Murein)

A structural polymer of the bacterial cell envelope consisting of sugars and amino acids which is responsible for both shape determination and cellular integrity under osmotic stress in virtually all bacteria.
Also Known As:
Murein; Pseudomurein
Networked: 1110 relevant articles (25 outcomes, 65 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Coggeshall, K Mark: 10 articles (01/2021 - 01/2008)
2. Philpott, Dana J: 10 articles (01/2019 - 03/2003)
3. Vollmer, Waldemar: 9 articles (01/2022 - 03/2008)
4. Foster, Simon J: 9 articles (01/2021 - 01/2003)
5. Thiemermann, Christoph: 9 articles (01/2020 - 07/2002)
6. Laman, J D: 8 articles (11/2016 - 10/2000)
7. Dillard, Joseph P: 7 articles (01/2022 - 10/2006)
8. Girardin, Stephen E: 7 articles (01/2019 - 03/2003)
9. Colman, Robert W: 7 articles (08/2005 - 07/2002)
10. Donovan, David M: 6 articles (01/2019 - 11/2013)

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Arthritis (Polyarthritis)
4. Tuberculosis (Tuberculoses)
5. Superinfection

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Polysaccharides (Glycans)
2. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
3. Cytokines
4. Enzymes
5. Hydrolases
6. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
7. Immunologic Factors (Immunomodulators)
8. Daptomycin
9. NF-kappa B (NF-kB)
10. Muramidase (Lysozyme)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Immunotherapy
2. Punctures
3. Ligation
4. Intravenous Injections
5. Catheters