Role of the Emp Pilus Subunits of Enterococcus faecium in Biofilm Formation, Adherence to Host Extracellular Matrix Components, and Experimental Infection.

Montealegre, Maria Camila

Role of the Emp Pilus Subunits of Enterococcus faecium in Biofilm Formation, Adherence to Host Extracellular Matrix Components, and Experimental Infection. [electronic resource] - Infection and immunity 05 2016 - 1491-1500 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1098-5522

10.1128/IAI.01396-15 doi


Animals
Bacterial Adhesion
Biofilms--growth & development
Collagen Type I--metabolism
Disease Models, Animal
Endocarditis, Bacterial--microbiology
Enterococcus faecium--genetics
Extracellular Matrix--metabolism
Female
Fibrinogen--metabolism
Fimbriae Proteins--genetics
Fimbriae, Bacterial--metabolism
Gene Deletion
Genetic Complementation Test
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections--microbiology
Male
Mice, Inbred ICR
Operon
Organelle Biogenesis
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Urinary Tract Infections--microbiology
Virulence Factors--metabolism