R. M. Shanks

The paper identifies a capsule defect in K. pneumoniae that enhances complement-mediated opsonophagocytosis and persistence during recurrent infections.

The study identifies propionic acid as an activator of the Rcs stress response in Serratia marcescens, showing it inhibits D-alanine racemase rather than affecting intracellular pH.

This study shows that the GumB protein regulates the Rcs stress response system in S. marcescens, affecting its transcriptome and surface proteome, which impacts virulence factors.

This study finds no significant difference in bacterial burden or corneal scores between male and female rabbits infected with Serratia marcescens, suggesting mixed-sex groups can be used in bacterial keratitis research.

This study examines genomic and phenotypic diversity of Enterococcus faecalis isolates from endophthalmitis patients, revealing genetic and phenotypic variability and evidence of adaptive mutations during recurrent infection.

This paper develops a xylose-inducible promoter system for Pseudomonas species and uses it to show XcpQ's role in inhibiting corneal wound closure.

This study shows that the MazEF toxin-antitoxin system in S. aureus inhibits biofilm formation and promotes antibiotic tolerance, facilitating the transition from acute to chronic infection.