This glossary contains a number of definitions from the following publication:
J. M. Cock; Tessmar-Raible, K.; Boyen, C.; Viard, F. (Eds.), Introduction to Marine Genomics, vol. 1, 1st ed., Advances in Marine Genomics Vol. (Springer, 2010). Available from: http://www.springer.com/life+
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| LPS |
Lipopolysaccharides, large molecules containing a lipid and a polysaccharide linked by a covalent bond major components of the outer membrane of Gram negative bacteria; Induce strong immune responses in animals. |