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] …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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

Jun 19, 2025 · Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides found in the outer membranes of Gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Shigella species. Unlike their exotoxin …

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 …