3-Deoxy-D-manno-2-octulosonic Acid, Ammonium Salt, is a component in all lipopolysaccharides of gram-negative bacteria and has been identified in several acidic exopolysaccharides (K-antigens). It may be useful for the research and development of new antibacterial agents.
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