E. Coli Endotoxin Sem is a photograph by Eye of Science which was uploaded on February 20th, 2013.
E. Coli Endotoxin Sem
Escherichia coli endotoxin, color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is an air-dried sample of an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide... more
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E. Coli Endotoxin Sem
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Eye of Science
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Escherichia coli endotoxin, color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is an air-dried sample of an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide complex) associated with the outer membrane of E. coli bacteria. It is released mainly when the bacterium dies and disintegrates (lysis). Endotoxins are less specific in their action than exotoxins, since they do not act enzymatically. Some strains of E. coli can cause serious food poisoning in humans. Magnification x2080 when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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February 20th, 2013
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