The Charge of Endotoxin Molecules Influences Their Conformation and IL-6-Inducing Capacity

The activation of cells by endotoxin (LPS) is one of the early host responses to infections with Gram-negative bacteria. The lipid A part of LPS molecules is known to represent the endotoxic principle; however, the specific requirements for the expression of biologic activity are still not fully und...

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