A component of the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria is lipoteichoic acid (LTA). The structure varies between different species of Gram-positive bacteria and may contain long chains of ribitol or glycerol phosphate. It is anchored to the cell membrane via a diacylglycerol. It acts as a regulator of autolytic wall enzymes (muramidases) and a structural component of the cell wall.

ELISA kit information:

• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Biological Fluids, Tissue Homogenates, Plasma, Serum
• Sensitivity: 4.688 pg/ml
• Target: LTA, Lipoteichoic Acid