Lipopolysaccharides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006667",
  "term": "Lipopolysaccharides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Complex macromolecules composed of a lipid component covalently linked to a polysaccharide chain. These molecules are a major component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, contributing significantly to their structural integrity and acting as endotoxins. The lipid portion, known as lipid A, is responsible for much of the molecule's toxicity.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "constituent",
    "gram"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1348 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lipopolysaccharides/"
}