[envelope of loose gel surrounding a bacterial cell which is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria; some capsules have a well-defined border, whereas others form a slime layer that trails off into the medium; most capsules consist of relatively simple polysaccharides but there are some bacteria whose capsules are made of polypeptides. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0085229 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Immunologic Factor
Relation/PAR: bacteria characteristic
cell capsule