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LPS

Lipo-polysaccharide (LPS) is derived from the outer membrane of gram negative bacilli.

LPS \ensuremath{\Leftrightarrow} Endotoxin

LPS is a complex glycolipid that contains a highly conserved disaccharide core known as lipid A (LipidA).

LPS will bind to CD14 and TLR4.



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