| Literature DB >> 29427630 |
Joana Castro1, Ana Paula Martins2, Maria Elisa Rodrigues2, Nuno Cerca3.
Abstract
Using a chemically-defined medium simulating genital tract secretions, we have shown that pre-adhering Lactobacillus crispatus to Hela epithelial cells reduced cytotoxicity caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. This effect was associated to the expression of vaginolysin and was specific to L. crispatus interference, as other vaginal facultative anaerobes had no protective effect.Entities:
Keywords: Bacterial vaginosis; G. vaginalis; L. crispatus; Sialidase; Vaginolysin
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29427630 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2018.01.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaerobe ISSN: 1075-9964 Impact factor: 3.331