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Stearic acid enhances membrane fluidization and peptidoglycan stiffness to promote the stability of Gram-positive bacteria
Srividhya Parthasarathi, S.G. Joshi, J. K. Basu…·Anindya Dasgupta
This study shows stearic acid increases membrane fluidity and peptidoglycan stiffness in Gram-positive bacteria, enhancing their viability.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.10.710747