Structure and function of lipopolysaccharides

The lipopolysaccharides of Gram-negative bacteria have a profound effect on the mammalian immune system and are of great significance in the pathophysiology of many disease processes. Consideration is given in this review to the relationship between structure and function of these lipopolysaccharides. (C) 2002 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.