
Lipopolysaccharide
UK
/ˌlɪpəʊˌpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/
US
/ˌlɪpoʊˌpɑlɪˈsækəraɪd/

Translation lipopolysaccharide into russian
lipopolysaccharide
NounUK
/ˌlɪpəʊˌpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/
US
/ˌlɪpoʊˌpɑlɪˈsækəraɪd/
Lipopolysaccharide is a major component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.
Липополисахарид является основным компонентом внешней мембраны грамотрицательных бактерий.
Definitions
lipopolysaccharide
NounUK
/ˌlɪpəʊˌpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/
US
/ˌlɪpoʊˌpɑlɪˈsækəraɪd/
A large molecule consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide, found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, which can trigger strong immune responses in animals.
The presence of lipopolysaccharide in the bloodstream can lead to a severe immune reaction known as septic shock.