出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2012/11/03 22:30 UTC 版)
lipopolysaccharide (複数形 lipopolysaccharides)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/12 22:35 UTC 版)
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), also known as lipoglycans, are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide joined by a covalent bond; they are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, act as endotoxins and elicit strong immune responses in animals.