Clostridioides difficile-mucus interactions encompass shifts in gene expression, metabolism, and biofilm formation
K. L. Furtado, L. M. Plott, M. R. Markovetz, D. A. Powers, H. Wang, D. B. Hill, J. A. Papin, N. L. Allbritton, R. Tamayo
This study investigates how C. difficile uses host-derived mucus for growth, metabolism, and biofilm formation, revealing metabolic shifts and potential pathogenic mechanisms.
mSphere · Jun 25, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology