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Glycopeptidolipids, a Double-Edged Sword of the Mycobacterium abscessus Complex
5 Jun 2018
Abstract excerpt
Mycobacterium abscessus is a rapidly-growing species causing a diverse panel of clinical manifestations, ranging from cutaneous infections to severe respiratory disease. Its unique cell wall, contributing largely to drug resistance and to pathogenicity, comprises a vast panoply of complex lipids, among which the glycopeptidolipids (GPL) have been the focus of intense research. These lipids fulfill various...
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