Microbiome and human health: current understanding, engineering, and enabling technologies
The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …
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] Vaginal microbiota and the potential of Lactobacillus derivatives in maintaining vaginal health
Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] Bacterial vaginosis and its association with infertility, endometritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease
Bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometritis are infections of the
genital tract that can lead to many adverse health outcomes, including infertility. Bacterial …
genital tract that can lead to many adverse health outcomes, including infertility. Bacterial …
The microbiome and gynaecological cancer development, prevention and therapy
P Łaniewski, ZE Ilhan, MM Herbst-Kralovetz - Nature Reviews Urology, 2020 - nature.com
The female reproductive tract (FRT), similar to other mucosal sites, harbours a site-specific
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …
[HTML][HTML] Randomized trial of lactin-V to prevent recurrence of bacterial vaginosis
CR Cohen, MR Wierzbicki, AL French… - … England Journal of …, 2020 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Bacterial vaginosis affects 15 to 50% of women of reproductive age, and
recurrence is common after treatment with an antibiotic agent. The high incidence of …
recurrence is common after treatment with an antibiotic agent. The high incidence of …
Roles of the microbiota of the female reproductive tract in gynecological and reproductive health
B Zhu, Z Tao, L Edupuganti, MG Serrano… - … and Molecular Biology …, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Bacterial vaginosis and health-associated bacteria modulate the immunometabolic landscape in 3D model of human cervix
P Łaniewski, MM Herbst-Kralovetz - npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, 2021 - nature.com
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an enigmatic polymicrobial condition characterized by a
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …
[HTML][HTML] Bacterial vaginosis: drivers of recurrence and challenges and opportunities in partner treatment
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal dysbiosis to affect women globally, yet
an unacceptably high proportion of women experience BV recurrence within 6 months of …
an unacceptably high proportion of women experience BV recurrence within 6 months of …