An Overview of the Factors Involved in Biofilm Production by the <i>Enterococcus</i> Genus

An Overview of the Factors Involved in Biofilm Production by the <i>Enterococcus</i> Genus

<i>Enterococcus</i> species are known for their ability to form biofilms, which contributes to their survival in extreme environments and involvement in persistent bacterial infections, especially in the case of multi-drug-resistant strains. This review aims to provide a comprehensive un...

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Main Authors: Pavel Șchiopu, Dan Alexandru Toc, Ioana Alina Colosi, Carmen Costache, Giuseppe Ruospo, George Berar, Ștefan-Gabriel Gălbău, Alexandra Cristina Ghilea, Alexandru Botan, Adrian-Gabriel Pană, Vlad Sever Neculicioiu, Doina Adina Todea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
enterococcus
biofilm formation
antibiotic resistance
quorum sensing
virulence factors
extracellular DNA (eDNA)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/14/11577

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