Lipopolysaccharide ( LPS ) and alpha - smooth Muscle Actin ( alpha - SMA ) Research Literatures
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Actins are cytoskeletal proteins that regulate cell motility. Cellular actins of various species have very similar immunological and physical properties. Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in cell motility, structure and integrity. Alpha actins are a major constituent of the contractile apparatus. Alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) is commonly used as a marker of myofibroblast formation. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), also known as lipoglycans and endotoxin, are large molecules consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide composed of Oantigen, outer core and inner core joined by a covalent bond. LPS is found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and elicit strong immune responses in animals. [Ma H, Young M, Yang Y. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and alpha-smooth Muscle Actin Research Literatures. Academ Arena 2015;7(5):78-105]. (ISSN 1553-992X). http://www.sciencepub.net/academia. 10
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