Lipopolysaccharides, from Klebsiella pneumoniae

Lipopolysaccharides from Klebsiella pneumoniae (LPS, from bacterial [Klebsiella pneumoniae]) are lipid-polysaccharide endotoxins and TLR4 activators originating from Klebsiella pneumoniae, classified as S-type LPS. They exhibit a characteristic tripartite structure comprising an O-antigen, a core oligosaccharide, and lipid A. These lipopolysaccharides may contribute to bacterial immune evasion by inhibiting complement-mediated killing and suppressing host antimicrobial peptide secretion, thus helping bacteria evade immune defenses. Possessing high viscosity and serum resistance, they can potentially induce sepsis. Additionally, these lipopolysaccharides are utilized in the development of animal models for sepsis/septicemia.