periplast (Meaning)
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periplast (n.)
Same as Periblast.
Synonyms & Antonyms of periplast
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
periplast Sentence Examples
- The periplast, a unique feature of Gram-negative bacterial cell walls, plays a crucial role in maintaining bacterial shape and stability.
- Periplasmic proteins, located in the periplast, perform diverse functions essential for bacterial survival, such as nutrient transport and protein folding.
- The periplast acts as a barrier, protecting the inner membrane from environmental stresses and degradation.
- Gram-negative bacteria use the periplast to secrete virulence factors, contributing to their pathogenic potential.
- Periplasmic enzymes facilitate the breakdown and uptake of nutrients, allowing bacteria to efficiently utilize external sources of energy.
- Antibiotics that target the periplast disrupt bacterial membrane integrity and compromise bacterial survival.
- Mutations in periplasmic proteins can lead to altered antibiotic susceptibility, making bacteria more resistant to antibiotics.
- The periplast is an important site for bacterial sensing and signal transduction, enabling bacteria to respond to environmental cues.
- Periplasmic chaperones assist in protein folding and stability, ensuring proper protein function within the bacterial cell.
- The periplast serves as a reservoir for enzymes and cofactors, facilitating rapid biochemical reactions essential for bacterial metabolism and growth.
FAQs About the word periplast
Same as Periblast.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The periplast, a unique feature of Gram-negative bacterial cell walls, plays a crucial role in maintaining bacterial shape and stability.
Periplasmic proteins, located in the periplast, perform diverse functions essential for bacterial survival, such as nutrient transport and protein folding.
The periplast acts as a barrier, protecting the inner membrane from environmental stresses and degradation.
Gram-negative bacteria use the periplast to secrete virulence factors, contributing to their pathogenic potential.
