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. 2003 Jul;16(3):379–414. doi: 10.1128/CMR.16.3.379-414.2003

FIG. 1.

FIG. 1.

Cell wall structure of bacteria. All types of bacteria contain a cell membrane surrounded by a PGN-containing layer. LTA and LAM are inserted into the cell membrane of gram-positive bacteria. LPS forms the outer layer of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. The mycobacteria also contain a carbohydrate shell, but not all bacteria contain a capsule.