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  2. Glycocalyx - Wikipedia

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    The glycocalyx is a type of identifier that the body uses to distinguish between its own healthy cells and transplanted tissues, diseased cells, or invading organisms. Included in the glycocalyx are cell-adhesion molecules that enable cells to adhere to each other and guide the movement of cells during embryonic development. [3]

  3. Enterocyte - Wikipedia

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    A glycocalyx surface coat contains digestive enzymes. Microvilli on the apical surface increase its surface area. This facilitates transport of numerous small molecules into the enterocyte from the intestinal lumen. These include broken down proteins, fats, and sugars, as well as water, electrolytes, vitamins, and bile salts.

  4. Bacterial capsule - Wikipedia

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    Capsule and slime layer are sometimes summarized under the term glycocalyx. A bacterial capsule has a semi-rigid border that follows the contour of the cell. The capsule excludes India Ink when dyed. A slime layer is a non-rigid matrix that is easily deformed and is not able to exclude India Ink.

  5. Slime layer - Wikipedia

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    A slime layer in bacteria is an easily removable (e.g. by centrifugation), unorganized layer of extracellular material that surrounds bacteria cells. Specifically, this consists mostly of exopolysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. [1]

  6. File:Glycocalyx in bacteria.svg - Wikipedia

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    English: The glycocalyx exists in bacteria as either a capsule or a slime layer. 6 points at the glycocalyx. The difference between a capsule and a slime layer is that in a capsule polysaccharides are firmly attached to the cell wall, while in a slime layer the glycoproteins are loosely attached to the cell wall.

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    Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #581 on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Sunday, January 12, 2025 The New York Times

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    The Boxer was definitely giving her pop the side eye, "could you exit the room faster?" her owner joked in the caption.. Related: Boxer Dog for Sings 'Like Something Out of a Graveyard' and People ...

  9. Trae Young hits ridiculous half-court buzzer-beater to lift ...

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    Trae Young couldn't have expected this one to go in. It was a last-ditch, fully contested heave from just shy of the half-court line, after all.