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PCF10 reprograms Enterococcus faecalis biofilms to promote nonattached aggregate biofilms, oxidative stress adaptation, and spatial antibiotic protection

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 08 Aug 2026, 00:00

PCF10 reprograms Enterococcus faecalis biofilms to promote nonattached aggregate biofilms, oxidative stress adaptation, and spatial antibiotic protection

Reports how a pheromone-responsive plasmid alters Enterococcus faecalis biofilm architecture, stress responses, and antibiotic-protected aggregates under infection-relevant conditions.

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