Lipoarabinomannan

Lipoarabinomannan (pronunciation: /ˌlaɪpoʊˌærəˈbɪnoʊˌmænən/), often abbreviated as LAM, is a lipoglycan found in the cell wall of Mycobacterium species, including the pathogenic species Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Etymology

The term "Lipoarabinomannan" is derived from its structure. "Lipo-" refers to the lipid component, "-arabino-" refers to the arabinose sugars, and "-mannan" refers to the mannose sugars.

Structure

Lipoarabinomannan is composed of a mannose-polysaccharide core, an arabinose-containing branching polysaccharide, and a lipid component consisting of a series of long-chain fatty acids.

Function

Lipoarabinomannan plays a crucial role in the pathogenicity and virulence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It interferes with the host's immune response, inhibits the fusion of phagosome with lysosome, and induces the release of cytokines.

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