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The tetrasaccharide nonamuropeptide (the peptide portion is also known as the pentatetra peptide [5 plus 4 amino acids]). This is the cross-bridge that makes possible the formation of a fabric to cover the cell. (Reprinted from reference 40 with permission from the publisher.)