Wounds

Study links Enterococcus faecalis metabolism to stalled healing in chronic wounds

January 20, 2026 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像 事实核查

Researchers report that Enterococcus faecalis—a bacterium often found in chronic wounds—can hinder skin repair by generating hydrogen peroxide through a metabolic pathway, triggering stress responses that stop key skin cells from migrating. In laboratory experiments, breaking down the peroxide with the antioxidant enzyme catalase helped restore cell movement, suggesting a potential treatment approach that does not rely on antibiotics.