The present invention relates to novel genes from E. faecalis and the
polypeptides they encode. Also provided as are vectors, host cells, antibodies
and methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening
methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of E. faecalis polypeptide
activity. The invention additionally relates to diagnostic methods for detecting
Enterococcus nucleic acids, polypeptides and antibodies in a biological
sample. The present invention further relates to novel vaccines for the prevention
or attenuation of infection by Enterococcus.
