Which Component of Lipopolysaccharide is Responsible for Inducing a Strong

Question

Which component of lipopolysaccharide is responsible for inducing a strong inflammatory response?
A)phospholipid
B)lipid A
C)core polysaccharide
D)O-antigen
E)teichoic acid

Accepted Answer

Lipid A is the component of lipopolysaccharide that is responsible for inducing a strong inflammatory response. It is recognized by Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), which leads to the activation of pro-inflammatory signaling pathways.