ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum
;
Cell wall
;
Murein
;
Pseudomurein
;
X-ray diffraction
;
Potential energy calculations
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract In order to compare possible conformations of murein and pseudomurein from Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum with one another (especially with respect to the peptide moiety), X-ray diffraction data, density measurements, and conformational energy calculations were used. All results obtained indicated a similar certain layer-like arrangement and similar ringshaped peptide backbone conformations, thus pointing to similar construction principles for the two polymers.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00427193
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