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 …

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, …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Sep 14, 2025 · In this review, we examine the multifaceted roles of endotoxin, with particular emphasis on how its structural variants modulate host immune recognition and inflammatory signalling.

Learning Objectives What are bacterial endotoxins and why they are a patient risk?

endotoxin a poison that is produced by and remains inside a living CELL. It is only released upon disintegration of the organism. An example is the delta-endotoxin produced by the BACTERIUM …

Endotoxin s are toxic substances found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. They are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) that are released when the bacterial cell wall is disrupted, either through …