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. 2007 Apr;9(5):637-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2007.01.022. Epub 2007 Feb 8.

Peptidoglycan detection by mammals and flies

Catherine Chaput  1 , Ivo G Boneca
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Peptidoglycan detection by mammals and flies

Catherine Chaput et al. Microbes Infect. 2007 Apr.
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Abstract

Peptidoglycan is an essential component of bacteria. The host exploits the peptidoglycan particular composition and uniqueness to bacteria for specific bacterial recognition. Insects and mammals accomplish this via receptors such as PGRP and Nod proteins.

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