Donnan Potential across the Outer Membrane of Gram-Negative Bacteria and Its Effect on the Permeability of Antibiotics

Donnan Potential across the Outer Membrane of Gram-Negative Bacteria and Its Effect on the Permeability of Antibiotics

The cell envelope structure of Gram-negative bacteria is unique, composed of two lipid bilayer membranes and an aqueous periplasmic space sandwiched in between. The outer membrane constitutes an extra barrier to limit the exchange of molecules between the cells and the exterior environment. Donnan p...

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Main Authors: Olaniyi Alegun, Ankit Pandeya, Jian Cui, Isoiza Ojo, Yinan Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
Donnan potential
Gram-negative bacteria
antibiotics
membrane permeability
cellular accumulation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/6/701

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