Remodeling of the Enterococcal Cell Envelope during Surface Penetration Promotes Intrinsic Resistance to Stress
Journal article published in 2022 by
Yusibeska Ramos 
,
Stephanie Sansone,
Sung-Min Hwang ,
Tito A. Sandoval,
Mengmeng Zhu,
Guoan Zhang,
Juan R. Cubillos-Ruiz ,
Diana K. Morales
,
Stephanie Sansone,
Sung-Min Hwang ,
Tito A. Sandoval,
Mengmeng Zhu,
Guoan Zhang,
Juan R. Cubillos-Ruiz ,
Diana K. Morales
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Abstract
Enterococcus faecalisinhabits the GIT of multiple organisms, where its establishment could be mediated by the formation of biofilm-like aggregates. In susceptible individuals, this bacterium can overgrow and breach intestinal barriers, a process that may lead to lethal systemic infections.