[Lipoteichoic acid from Staphylococcus aureus: regulation of autolysis and killing of penicillin. I. Role of lipoteichoic acid as a regulator of autolysis].
1979
M Shimatani
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D001329
Autolysis
The spontaneous disintegration of tissues or cells by the action of their own autogenous enzymes.
Autolyses
D001433
Bacteriolysis
Rupture of bacterial cells due to mechanical force, chemical action, or the lytic growth of BACTERIOPHAGES.
Bacteriolyses
D013211
Staphylococcus aureus
Potentially pathogenic bacteria found in nasal membranes, skin, hair follicles, and perineum of warm-blooded animals. They may cause a wide range of infections and intoxications.
D013682
Teichoic Acids
Bacterial polysaccharides that are rich in phosphodiester linkages. They are the major components of the cell walls and membranes of many bacteria.