Biosynthesis of teichoic acid inmicrococcus variansATCC 29750 (original) (raw)

The study investigates the biosynthesis of teichoic acid in Micrococcus varians ATCC 29750, focusing on lipid intermediates' roles in the assembly of the teichoic acid chain. Evidence is presented regarding the synthesis pathway, specifically concerning the involvement of polyprenyl pyrophosphate derivatives and the transfer mechanisms facilitated by various lipids and antibiotics like tunicamycin. The work details the isolation of intermediate lipid IV and offers insights into experimental techniques employed in the research.