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Microbiome-mediated fructose depletion restricts murine gut colonization by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-19 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2022.
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Abstract
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) represents a major threat for patients’ health. Here, using a mouse model, the authors show that specific commensals restrict VRE gut colonization through depletion of fructose, a nutrient source that boosts VRE growth in vivo.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.57f4e78c2d184b59ac4f9e4bd3c26338
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-35380-5