Sequence Comparison of Vaginolysin from Different <i>Gardnerella</i> Species

Sequence Comparison of Vaginolysin from Different <i>Gardnerella</i> Species

<i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i> has recently been split into 13 distinct species. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that species-specific variations in the vaginolysin (VLY) amino acid sequence could influence the interaction between the toxin and vaginal epithelial cells and that VLY...

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Main Authors: Erin M. Garcia, Myrna G. Serrano, Laahirie Edupuganti, David J. Edwards, Gregory A. Buck, Kimberly K. Jefferson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Gardnerella</i>
vaginal microbiota
bacterial vaginosis
virulence factors
vaginolysin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/86

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