Site of cellular autolysis in Micrococcus lysodeikticus (luteus) as seen by electron microscopy.
1978
T Monodane, and
Y Matsushima, and
S Kotani
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008837
Micrococcus
A genus of gram-positive, spherical bacteria found in soils and fresh water, and frequently on the skin of man and other animals.
D010457
Peptidoglycan
A structural polymer of the bacterial cell envelope consisting of sugars and amino acids which is responsible for both shape determination and cellular integrity under osmotic stress in virtually all bacteria.
Murein,Pseudomurein
D002473
Cell Wall
The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against physical or chemical agents.
Cell Walls,Wall, Cell,Walls, Cell
D006868
Hydrolysis
The process of cleaving a chemical compound by the addition of a molecule of water.
D001329
Autolysis
The spontaneous disintegration of tissues or cells by the action of their own autogenous enzymes.