Polysaccharide capsules are distinct structures in some bacteria, lying outside the cell membrane and cell wall, that can prevent direct phagocytosis by macrophages without antibody or complement.
Las cápsulas de polisacáridos son estructuras distintas en algunas bacterias que se encuentran fuera de la membrana celular y la pared celular, y que pueden prevenir la fagocitosis directa sin ayuda de anticuerpos o complemento.
| Front | A distinct structure in some bacteria—both Gram-negative and Gram-positive—that lies outside cell membrane and cell wall that can prevent direct phagocytosis by macrophages without the aid of antibody or complement |
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| Back | polysaccharide capsules |
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