| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3415534 | Microbes and Infection | 2007 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Peptidoglycan is an essential component of bacteria. The host exploits the peptidoglycan particular composition and uniqueness to bacteria for specific bacterial recognition. Insects and mammals accomplish this via receptors such as PGRP and Nod proteins.
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Authors
Catherine Chaput, Ivo G. Boneca,