What did Bruce Beutler discover related to lipopolysaccharide?
Its chemical composition
Its receptor
Its color
Its ability to glow in the dark
Answer
The receptor for lipopolysaccharide, a key component of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria, was discovered by Bruce Beutler. This receptor, called Toll-like receptor 4, plays a critical role in the immune system's response to infection. Beutler's discovery of Toll-like receptor 4 led to a better understanding of how the immune system works and has led to the development of new drugs to treat infections.
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