The major constituent of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is
lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is comprised of lipid A, core oligosaccharide, and O …

Lipopolysaccharides are critical components of bacterial outer membranes. The more
conserved lipid A part of the lipopolysaccharide molecule is a major element in the …

The surfaces of bacteria mediate a multitude of functions in the environment and in an
infected host, including adhesion to both biotic and abiotic substrata, motility, immune …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes serious nosocomial infections, and an important
virulence factor produced by this organism is lipopolysaccharide (LPS). This review …

Lipopolysccharide (LPS) is an integral component of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa cell
envelope, occupying the outer leaflet of the outer membrane in this Gram-negative …

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are common in hospitals, often life-threatening and increasing
in prevalence. Microorganisms in the blood are usually rapidly cleared by the immune …

The current emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria causes major problems in hospitals
worldwide. To survive within the host, bacterial pathogens exploit several escape …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen heavily implicated in chronic
diseases. Immunocompromised patients that become infected with P. aeruginosa usually …

The genus Burkholderia contains over 80 different Gram-negative species including both
plant and human pathogens, the latter of which can be classified into one of two groups: the …

The increasing emergence of multidrug resistant isolates of P. aeruginosa causes major
problems in hospitals worldwide. This concern is particularly significant in bloodstream …