Iso- and anteiso-fatty acids in bacteria: biosynthesis, function, and taxonomic significance.
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Branched-chain fatty acids of the iso and anteiso series occur in many bacteria as the major acyl constituents of membrane lipids and are an important criterion used to aid identification and classification of bacteria.About:
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