[HTML][HTML] Enterococcus spp.: Is It a Bad Choice for a Good Use—A Conundrum to Solve?

M Ferchichi, K Sebei, AM Boukerb, N Karray-Bouraoui… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Since antiquity, the ubiquitous lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Enterococci, which are just as
predominant in both human and animal intestinal commensal flora, have been used (and …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial resistance, virulence genes and biofilm formation in Enterococcus species isolated from milk of sheep and goat with subclinical mastitis

MA El-Zamkan, HMA Mohamed - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
This study is designed to discuss the antimicrobial resistance, virulence determinants and
biofilm formation capacity of Enterococcus spp. isolated from milk of sheep and goat with …

[HTML][HTML] Sugarcoating it: Enterococcal polysaccharides as key modulators of host–pathogen interactions

Y Ramos, S Sansone, DK Morales - PLoS Pathogens, 2021 - journals.plos.org
The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) harbors a diverse microbial ecosystem that plays a
critical role in defining health and disease. Members of the bacterial genus Enterococcus sp …

Doxycycline‐functionalized polymeric nanoparticles inhibit Enterococcus faecalis biofilm formation on dentine

MT Arias‐Moliz, P Baca, C Solana… - International …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To evaluate in a laboratory setting the antimicrobial properties and the potential to
inhibit biofilm formation of novel remineralizing polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) when applied …

Comparative biofilm assays using Enterococcus faecalis OG1RF identify new determinants of biofilm formation

JLE Willett, JL Dale, LM Kwiatkowski, JL Powers… - MBio, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Enterococcus faecalis is a common commensal organism and a prolific nosocomial
pathogen that causes biofilm-associated infections. Numerous E. faecalis OG1RF genes …

[HTML][HTML] A real-time thermal sensor system for quantifying the inhibitory effect of antimicrobial peptides on bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation

T Wieland, J Assmann, A Bethe, C Fidelak, H Gmoser… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
The increasing rate of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogenic bacteria is a global
threat to human and veterinary medicine. Beyond antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of virulence genes and antibiotic resistance pattern in Enterococcus faecalis isolated from urinary tract infection in Shahrekord, Iran

RJ Samani, E Tajbakhsh, H Momtaz… - Reports of Biochemistry …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: This study aims to specify the antimicrobial resistance pattern and virulence
genes of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from urinary tract infections in Shahrekord, Iran …

[HTML][HTML] Atmospheric pressure plasma activation of hydroxyapatite to improve fluoride incorporation and modulate bacterial biofilm

ME Zarif, SA Yehia, B Biță, V Sătulu… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Despite the technological progress of the last decade, dental caries is still the most frequent
oral health threat in children and adults alike. Such a condition has multiple triggers and is …

A small molecule II-6s inhibits Enterococcus faecalis biofilms

X Kuang, J Zhang, X Peng, Q Xie, J Li… - Journal of Oral …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background Limitations of current intracanal irrigants such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)
and chlorhexidine (CHX) necessitate the development of novel antimicrobial agents to …

[PDF][PDF] Low occurrence of virulence determinants in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus from clinical samples in Southwest Nigeria

FM Adeyemi, NA Yusuf, RR Adeboye… - International Journal of …, 2021 - brieflands.com
Background: The virulence factors of enterococci play a major role in the pathogenicity of
enterococcal strains. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate virulence factors and detect …