K. Kline

Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus mixed species infection attenuates pathogen-specific neutrophil responses and impairs bacterial clearance

This study shows that E. faecalis and S. aureus co-infection reduces neutrophil responses, enhancing survival of both pathogens through immune suppression.

Spatial and temporal localization of cell wall associated pili in Enterococcus faecalis

This study investigates the spatial and temporal localization of Ebp pili on E. faecalis cell surfaces, finding they are anchored to the cell hemisphere, not at the septum where new cell wall is synthesized.

The composition and function of Enterococcus faecalismembrane vesicles

This study identifies and functionally characterizes membrane vesicles from Enterococcus faecalis, revealing unique lipid and protein profiles and their potential role in virulence.

Cellular chaining influences biofilm formation and structure in Group A Streptococcus

This study shows how host factors like lysozyme and NaCl affect GAS chain length, which in turn influences biofilm structure and stability.

Streptococcus pyogenes capsule promotes microcolony-independent biofilm formation

This study shows that Streptococcus pyogenes can form biofilms without microcolony formation, and the capsule promotes this alternative sedimentation-initiated biofilm mechanism.

Enterococcus faecalis Promotes Innate Immune Suppression And Polymicrobial Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

This study shows E. faecalis suppresses macrophage NF-κB signaling and promotes polymicrobial CAUTI by enhancing E. coli infection.

Extracellular Electron Transfer Powers Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Metabolism

This study identifies a novel iron-dependent extracellular electron transfer (EET) mechanism in Enterococcus faecalis biofilms that enhances growth and matrix properties.