Definitions for lipopolysaccharide
ˈlaɪp oʊˌpɒl iˈsæk əˌraɪd, -rɪd, ˈlaɪ poʊ-lipopo·lysac·cha·ride

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1. lipopolysaccharidenoun

   Any of a large class of lipids conjugated with polysaccharides

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1. Lipopolysaccharide

   Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide that are bacterial toxins. They are composed of an O-antigen, an outer core, and an inner core all joined by a covalent bond, and are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Today, the term endotoxin is often used synonymously with LPS, although there are a few endotoxins (in the original sense of toxins that are inside the bacterial cell that are released when the cell disintegrates) that are not related to LPS, such as the so-called delta endotoxin proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis.Lipopolysaccharides can have substantial impacts on human health, primarily through interactions with the immune system. LPS is a potent activator of the immune system and pyrogen (agent that causes fever). In severe cases, LPS can play a role in causing septic shock. In lower levels and over a longer time period, there is evidence LPS may play an important and harmful role in autoimmunity, obesity, depression, and cellular senescence.

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1. Lipopolysaccharide

   Lipopolysaccharides, also known as lipoglycans, are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide joined by a covalent bond; they are found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, act as endotoxins and elicit strong immune responses in animals.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lipopolysaccharide in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lipopolysaccharide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lipopolysaccharide
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipopolysaccharide
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   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lipopolysaccharide