A surface layer protein OTC from Enterococcus faecium WEFA23 contributes to reinforcing the intestinal barrier and modulating gut microbiota and metabolic profiles in Listeria monocytogenes-infected mice | Synapse
March 3, 2026
A surface layer protein OTC from Enterococcus faecium WEFA23 contributes to reinforcing the intestinal barrier and modulating gut microbiota and metabolic profiles in Listeria monocytogenes-infected mice
Key Points
Reinforcement of the intestinal barrier is observed, indicating enhanced protection against pathogen invasion.
Significant modulation of gut microbiota occurs, revealed by assessing microbial diversity and composition.
Analysis of metabolic profiles demonstrates notable shifts, connecting microbial changes to host metabolism.
Findings imply that targeting Enterococcus faecium may enable new strategies for gut health enhancement.