| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
PEPTIDOGLYCAN | [CAS]
27814-48-8 | [Synonyms]
PGN
PEPTIDOGLYCAN
Peptidoglycan (PGN)
Poly(glycidyl nitrate)
Glycidyl nitrate homopolymer
PEPTIDOGLYCAN (METHANOBACTERIUM SP)
Oxiranemethanol nitrate, homopolymer
PEPTIDOGLYCAN (SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE)
Peptidoglycan from Saccharomyces cerevisiae | [Molecular Formula]
C3H5NO4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00212486 | [MOL File]
27814-48-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
119.08 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Peptidoglycans are major components of bacterial cell walls, especially of gram-positve bacteria. Peptidoglycan are composed of alternating residues of β-(1,4) linked N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid and peptide chains that create cross-linkage to create mesh structures. Peptidoglycans from different bacterial species can be compared to determine structural and compositional differences/variations and phylogenetic evolution. Peptidoglycans from different species may be used to differentiate and characterize peptidoglycan hydrolases. | [Definition]
peptidoglycan: A macromoleculethat is a component of the cell wallof bacteria; it is not found in eukaryotes.Consisting of chains of aminosugars (N-acetylglucosamine and Nacetylmuramicacid) linked to atripeptide (of alanine, glutamic acid,and lysine or diaminopimelic acid), itconfers strength and shape to thecell wall. |
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