Abstract
Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS, endotoxin) is the major constituent of the outer membrane of Gramnegative bacteria. LPS can cause a variety of immune- and cellular disorders that lead to lethal effects and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases. Several molecular and cellular in vitro techniques, besides synthesis of analogous molecules of the LPS active region, have provided insight in the molecular mechanisms of LPS bioactivity in cellular systems. These advances have facilitated the application of diverse LPS–based molecules in relevant areas such as vaccine technology, allergen immunotherapy, treatment of immune-related diseases/disorders, LPS-related inflammatory processes and sepsis. The purpose of this review is to examine the progress in the generation of new LPS-based molecules and their therapeutic potential.
Keywords: Adjuvant, bacterial LPS, drug development, immune disorders, endotoxin, LPS–based molecules, oxygen delivery, hypoglycemia, hemodynamics, organ dysfunction, Neisseria meningitidis, 3-deoxyoctonoic acid, N-glucosamine.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets
Title:The Role of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides as Immune Modulator in Vaccine and Drug Development
Volume: 12 Issue: 3
Author(s): Jesus Arenas
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Keywords: Adjuvant, bacterial LPS, drug development, immune disorders, endotoxin, LPS–based molecules, oxygen delivery, hypoglycemia, hemodynamics, organ dysfunction, Neisseria meningitidis, 3-deoxyoctonoic acid, N-glucosamine.
Abstract: Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS, endotoxin) is the major constituent of the outer membrane of Gramnegative bacteria. LPS can cause a variety of immune- and cellular disorders that lead to lethal effects and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases. Several molecular and cellular in vitro techniques, besides synthesis of analogous molecules of the LPS active region, have provided insight in the molecular mechanisms of LPS bioactivity in cellular systems. These advances have facilitated the application of diverse LPS–based molecules in relevant areas such as vaccine technology, allergen immunotherapy, treatment of immune-related diseases/disorders, LPS-related inflammatory processes and sepsis. The purpose of this review is to examine the progress in the generation of new LPS-based molecules and their therapeutic potential.
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Arenas Jesus, The Role of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides as Immune Modulator in Vaccine and Drug Development, Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets 2012; 12 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187153012802002884
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187153012802002884 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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