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Functional and structural analysis of the major amidase (Atl) in Staphylococcus.
International journal of medical microbiology : IJMM - 1 Mar 2014
Götz Friedrich, Heilmann Christine, Stehle Thilo
Abstract excerpt
The cytoplasmic membrane of most bacteria is surrounded by a more or less thick murein layer (peptidoglycan) that protects the protoplast from mechanical damage, osmotic rupture and lysis. When bacteria are dividing processes are initiated stepwise that involve DNA replication, constriction of the membranes, cell growth, biosynthesis of new murein, and finally the generation of two daughter cells. As the daughter...
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