The human vaginal microbial community
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2017.08.001
The human vaginal microbial community
Abstract
Monopolization of the vaginal econiche by a limited number of Lactobacillus species, resulting in low pH of 3.5-4.5, has been shown to protect women against vaginal dysbiosis, sexually transmitted infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Still, controversy exists as to which characteristics of lactobacilli are most important with regard to colonization resistance and to providing protection. This review addresses the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory roles of lactic acid (and low pH) and hydrogen peroxide (and oxidative stress) as means of lactobacilli to dominate the vaginal econiche.
Keywords: Glycogen; Hydrogen peroxide; Lactic acid; Lactobacilli; Vagina.
Copyright © 2017 Institut Pasteur. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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