outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space

The region between the inner (cytoplasmic or plasma) membrane and outer membrane of organisms with two membranes such as Gram negative bacteria. These periplasmic spaces are relatively thick and contain a thin peptidoglycan layer (PGL), also referred to as a thin cell wall. [ GOC : mtg_sensu GOC : mlg ]

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outer membrane bounded periplasmic space

outer membrane-enclosed periplasmic space

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