The ABC's of Cell Division: Regulation of Peptidoglycan Amidase Activity during Cytokinesis in Escherichia coli
The bacterial cell wall, composed of peptidoglycan (PG), is an essential component of the cell envelope. This macromolecular structure fortifies the cell membrane, determines cell shape, and helps prevent osmotic lysis. The synthesis and remodeling/recycling of this polymer is mediated by PG synthas...
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Harvard University
2012
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| Online Access: | http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:10135 http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:9527315 |