Term Name: | peptidoglycan turnover |
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Synonyms: | murein turnover |
Definition: | The continual breakdown and regeneration of peptidoglycan required to maintain the bacterial cell wall. Peptidoglycans consist of long glycan strands of alternating residues of beta-(1,4) linked N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid, cross-linked by short peptides. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009254] QuickGO AmiGO |