Lipopolysaccharide - Wikipedia
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), now more commonly known as endotoxin, [1][2] is a collective term for components of the outermost membrane of the cell envelope of gram-negative bacteria, [3] such as …
What Is Endotoxin and How Does It Affect the Body?
Aug 9, 2025 · Endotoxin is a toxic component found within Gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli, located in their outer membrane. Unlike exotoxins, which are actively secreted by bacteria, …
Endotoxin | Gram-negative, Lipopolysaccharide, Immune ...
Dec 24, 2025 · Endotoxin, toxic substance bound to the bacterial cell wall and released when the bacterium ruptures or disintegrates. Endotoxins consist of lipopolysaccharide and lipoprotein …
Endotoxin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Endotoxin is defined as a toxic substance released from the outer membrane of certain bacteria, such as E. coli, primarily consisting of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which includes lipid A. It is responsible for …
What Are Endotoxins? Understanding Their Impact on Health and ...
Jun 20, 2024 · Endotoxins are structural compounds found in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella species. When the bacterial cell replicates or …
Endotoxin’s Impact on Organism: From Immune Activation to ...
Sep 14, 2025 · Endotoxin, most commonly represented by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), is a key component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Upon bacterial infection, endotoxin is …
Learning Objectives What are bacterial endotoxins and why they are a patient risk?