Towards a deeper understanding of the vaginal microbiota
The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …
[HTML][HTML] The female vaginal microbiome in health and bacterial vaginosis
X Chen, Y Lu, T Chen, R Li - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The vaginal microbiome is an intricate and dynamic microecosystem that constantly
undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman's entire life. A …
undergoes fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle and the woman's entire life. A …
An updated conceptual model on the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. It is associated
with an increased risk of preterm delivery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased …
with an increased risk of preterm delivery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased …
Roles of the microbiota of the female reproductive tract in gynecological and reproductive health
The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …
Ten years of pan-genome analyses
Highlights•Next generation sequencing technologies have enabled large-scale genome
analyses.•Pan-genome analyses provide a framework for predicting and modeling genomic …
analyses.•Pan-genome analyses provide a framework for predicting and modeling genomic …
Replication and refinement of a vaginal microbial signature of preterm birth in two racially distinct cohorts of US women
BJ Callahan, DB DiGiulio… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Previous
studies have suggested that the maternal vaginal microbiota contributes to the …
studies have suggested that the maternal vaginal microbiota contributes to the …
Racioethnic diversity in the dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy
The microbiome of the female reproductive tract has implications for women's reproductive
health. We examined the vaginal microbiome in two cohorts of women who experienced …
health. We examined the vaginal microbiome in two cohorts of women who experienced …
Evolution and Ecology of Actinobacteria and Their Bioenergy Applications
The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …
Bacterial vaginosis: current diagnostic avenues and future opportunities
A healthy female genital tract harbors a microbiome dominated by lactic acid and hydrogen
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …
Host–vaginal microbiota interactions in the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis
Elucidating the cause of bacterial vaginosis has important implications for diagnosis and
treatment. Our current bacterial vaginosis pathogenesis model provides a framework for key …
treatment. Our current bacterial vaginosis pathogenesis model provides a framework for key …