Term Name:	peptidoglycan turnover
Synonyms:	murein turnover
Definition:	The continual breakdown and regeneration of peptidoglycan required to maintain the bacterial cell wall. Peptidoglycans consist of long glycan strands of alternating residues of beta-(1,4) linked N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid, cross-linked by short peptides.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0009254]    QuickGO    AmiGO