Extracellular vesicles from vaginal Gardnerella vaginalis and Mobiluncus mulieris contain distinct proteomic cargo and induce inflammatory pathways
Summary Colonization of the vaginal space with bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis and Mobiluncus mulieris is associated with increased risk for STIs, bacterial vaginosis, and preterm birth, while Lactobacillus crispatus is associated with optimal reproductive health. Although host-microbe intera...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-03-01
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Series: | npj Biofilms and Microbiomes |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-024-00502-y |