Illustration of LpxA, the first enzyme in the lipid A biosynthesis pathway, from the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa bound to an inhibitor (yellow). The production of lipid A is essential for the growth and structural integrity of the cell membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria makes them more resistant to antibiotics, therefore inhibition of LpxA is a drug target for treatment of these bacteria. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / FRANCISCO J. ENGUITA |
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