The supra-molecular structure of LPS aggregates governs outer membrane permeability and activation of the host immune response during Gram-negative bacterial infections. Molecular dynamics simulations unveil at atomic resolution the subtle balance between cation hydration and cross-linking ability in modulating phase transitions of LPS membranes.
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