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n. - A toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die.

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  • Response to bacterial infection begins when the immune system senses LPS, also known as endotoxin, the researchers noted.
  • The zoo is filled with a particular type of antigen called endotoxin, which will actually help your child build up her immunity army.
  • We only go to sleep when a substance called endotoxin LPS is exuded over the course of the day by these friendly bacteria in our guts.
  • Therapies aimed at inhibiting or neutralizing the effects of specific inflammatory mediators of sepsis such as endotoxin, TNF,
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