Epithelial surfaces protect exposed tissues in the body against intrusion of foreign materials,
including xenobiotics, pollen and microbiota. The relative permeability of the various …

Purpose The aim of this review is to gather the available research focusing on female genital
tract (FGT) microbiome. Research question focuses in decipher which is the role of FGT …

Over the past few decades, we have grown accustomed to the idea that human
papillomavirus can cause tumors. The genetic and environmental factors that make the …

Current knowledge suggests that the uterus harbours its own microbiota, where the
microbes could influence the uterine functions in health and disease; however, the core …

The intricate interactions between the host cells, bacteria, and immune components that
reside in the female reproductive tract (FRT) are essential in maintaining reproductive tract …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been reported in one-third of women worldwide at different life
stages, due to the complex balance in the ecology of the vaginal microbiota. It is a common …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects many women and has a high influence on their self-esteem,
being associated with huge discomfort and changes in the routines, especially the sexual …

An optimal host–microbiota interaction in the human vagina governs the reproductive health
status of a woman. The marked depletion in the beneficial Lactobacillus sp. increases the …

Postmenopause is the 12-month absence of menstrual periods, characterized by decreased
estrogen and progesterone levels, leading to physical and psychological alterations such as …

Microbial communities inhabiting the human body play a crucial role in protecting the host
against pathogens and inflammation. Disruptions to the microbial composition can lead to …