Explore: Glycocalyx

The glycocalyx (pl.: glycocalyces or glycocalyxes), also known as the pericellular matrix and cell coat, is a layer of glycoproteins and glycolipids which

cells. This fibre matrix endocapillary layer is called the endothelial glycocalyx.The Starling equation describes that relationship in mathematical form

structures, including the cell wall and the carbohydrate layer called the glycocalyx, as well as the intracellular network of protein fibers called the cytoskeleton

cells which line the inner surface of the small and large intestines. A glycocalyx surface coat contains digestive enzymes. Microvilli on the apical surface

bacteria secrete extracellular polymers outside of their cell walls called glycocalyx. These polymers are usually composed of polysaccharides and sometimes

pathogens and other antigen-presenting cells. The microvilli are covered with glycocalyx, consisting of peripheral glycoproteins that can attach themselves to

criticised and attention has shifted to the impact of the intravascular glycocalyx layer as the major player. The word 'oncotic' by definition is termed

glycolipids. Therefore, the slime layer is considered as a subset of glycocalyx. While slime layers and capsules are found most commonly in bacteria,

attachment surface for several extracellular structures such as a cell wall, glycocalyx, and cytoskeleton. Within the cytoplasm of a cell, there are many biomolecules

layer. Capsule and slime layer are sometimes summarized under the term glycocalyx. Most bacterial capsules are composed of polysaccharide, but some species