In the past period, due to the rapid development of next-generation sequencing technology,
accumulating evidence has clarified the complex role of the human microbiota in the …

Chlamydia spp. are important causes of human disease for which no effective vaccine
exists. These obligate intracellular pathogens replicate in a specialized membrane …

Etiology, transmission and protection: Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of
bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. However, C. trachomatis also causes …

Cancer is fueled by deregulation of signaling pathways in control of cellular growth and
proliferation. These pathways are also targeted by infectious pathogens en route to …

Inflammation plays a role in the initiation and development of many types of cancers,
including epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and high grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC), a …

The mechanism (s) by which Lactobacillus-dominated cervicovaginal microbiota provide a
barrier to Chlamydia trachomatis infection remain (s) unknown. Here we evaluate the impact …

Infections are estimated to contribute to 20% of all human tumours. Viruses are known to
induce cell transformation, but evidence has also linked bacteria, such as Helicobacter …

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy have brought hopes for precision cancer treatment.
However, complex physiological barriers and tumor immunosuppression result in poor …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of pneumonia and one of the most common
causes of death globally. The impact of S. pneumoniae on host molecular processes that …

Background Antibiotics use may increase colorectal cancer (CRC) risk by altering the gut
microbiota, with suggestive evidence reported. Our study aims to investigate antibiotics use …