Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Publisher : Journal of bacteriology
Source : Journal of bacteriology, Am Soc Microbiol, Volume 189, Number 1, p.280–283 (2007)
Url : http://jb.asm.org/content/189/1/280.short(link is external)
Campus : Kochi
School : Center for Nanosciences
Center : Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine Move, Nanosciences
Department : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Year : 2007
Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus peptidoglycan (PG) is completely resistant to the hydrolytic activity of lysozyme. Here we show that modifications in PG by O acetylation, wall teichoic acid, and a high degree of cross-linking contribute to this resistance.
Cite this Research Publication : A. Bera, Dr. Raja Biswas, Herbert, S., Kulauzovic, E., Weidenmaier, C., Peschel, A., and Götz, F., “Influence of wall teichoic acid on lysozyme resistance in Staphylococcus aureus”, Journal of bacteriology, vol. 189, pp. 280–283, 2007.