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Bacterial biofilms in the vagina [PDF]
, 2017 A bacterial biofilm is a structured community of bacteria in a self-produced extracellular matrix, adherent to an inert surface or biological tissue. The involvement of biofilm in a bacterial infection implies that the infection is difficult to treat and
Cerca, Nuno +4 more
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Characterisation of the Oral Microbiome in Women With Fibromyalgia: An Observational Case–Control Study [PDF]
Eur J PainABSTRACT Background Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder, associated with a range of symptoms, not least of which is chronic, widespread pain. Although several reports have brought the role of oral health in systemic diseases into recent focus, the oral microbiome in fibromyalgia is unexplored.
Erdrich S +5 more
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Engineered Tissue Models to Decode Host–Microbiota Interactions
Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 23, June 20, 2025.Host–Microbiota interactions in the human body. Created in BioRender. Ghezzi, C. (2025) https://BioRender.com/ihivskg. Abstract A mutualistic co‐evolution exists between the host and its associated microbiota in the human body. Bacteria establish ecological niches in various tissues of the body, locally influencing their physiology and functions, but ...
Miryam Adelfio +5 more
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Microorganisms, 2023 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common infection of the lower reproductive tract among women of reproductive age. Recurrent infections and antibiotic resistance associated with biofilms remain significant challenges for BV treatment.
Hanyu Qin +3 more
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Cancer Reports, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2025.ABSTRACT Background and Objectives We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis of high‐throughput sequencing studies to assess changes in microbiome alpha, beta diversity, and composition differences in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer.
Wei Zhang +6 more
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The influence of biofilm formation by Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobes on bacterial vaginosis [PDF]
, 2015 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the worldwide leading vaginal disorder in women of reproductive age. BV is characterized by the replacement of beneficial lactobacilli and the augmentation of anaerobic bacteria.
António Machado +8 more
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mSphere, 2021 Prior research into the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalisG ...
Catherine Putonti +5 more
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VIEW, Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2025.We summarize the taxonomic characteristics, capabilities to adhere to and invade host cells, extra‐oral ectopic colonization pathways, and major pathogenic mechanisms of Fusobacterium nucleatum, and explore the regulation of F. nucleatum’s pathogenesis, aiming to provide references and assistance for the development of clinical interventions and future
Zhiwei Guan, Houbao Qi, Qiang Feng
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Benchmarking urine storage and collection conditions for evaluating the female urinary microbiome. [PDF]
, 2019 Standardized conditions for collection, preservation and storage of urine for microbiome research have not been established. We aimed to identify the effects of the use of preservative AssayAssure® (AA), and the effects of storage time and temperatures ...
Brubaker, Linda +8 more
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Type II Restriction-Modification System from Gardnerella vaginalis ATCC 14018
Pathogens, 2020 Intensive horizontal gene transfer may generate diversity and heterogeneity within the genus Gardnerella. Restriction-modification (R-M) systems and CRISPR-Cas are the principal defense tools against foreign DNA in bacteria.
Aistė Bulavaitė +3 more
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