Genome insights of Enterococcus raffinosus CX012922, isolated from the feces of a Crohn ’s disease patient

ConclusionsEnterococcus spp. have a higher species-level diversity than is currently appreciated. The pathogenicity ofE. raffinosus is mainly determined by the genome-encoded virulence factors, while the megaplasmid broadens the gene function pool. The symbiosis between the genome and the megaplasmids endowsE. raffinosus with large genomic sizes as well as versatile gene functions, especially for their colonization, adaptation, virulence, and pathogenesis in the human gut.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research