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. 1976 Jun;13(6):1721–1727. doi: 10.1128/iai.13.6.1721-1727.1976

Further characterization of a lipopolysaccharide from Coxiella burneti.

M L Chan, J McChesney, D Paretsky
PMCID: PMC420824  PMID: 971947

Abstract

The lipopolysaccharide previously isolated from the rickettsial agent of Q fever, Coxiella burneti, phase I, has been further characterized. The sugar residues ribose, mannose, gluclose, D-glycero-D-mannoheptose, and L-glycerto-D-mannoheptose are present. Two sugars remain unidentified, one of which is a minor and the other a major constituent. Isomyristic, palmitic, and beta-hydroxymyristic acids are the major fatty acid residues of the 15 identified. The nature and content of other lipopolysaccharide constituents are presented.

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