Identification of a new family of enzymes with potential <it>O</it>-acetylpeptidoglycan esterase activity in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Identification of a new family of enzymes with potential <it>O</it>-acetylpeptidoglycan esterase activity in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The metabolism of the rigid bacterial cell wall heteropolymer peptidoglycan is a dynamic process requiring continuous biosynthesis and maintenance involving the coordination of both lytic and synthetic enzymes. The <it>O</it...

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Main Authors: Clarke Anthony J, Pfeffer John M, Weadge Joel T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-08-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/5/49

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