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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Higher Levels of a Cytotoxic Protein, Vaginolysin, in Lactobacillus-Deficient Community State Types at the Vaginal Mucosa.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2018 April
Vaginolysin (VLY), a cytotoxic protein produced by Gardnerella vaginalis, may contribute to bacterial vaginosis. We observed that women with G. vaginalis, low levels of lactobacilli, history of vaginal douching, higher Nugent scores, and higher vaginal pH had increased VLY. Inflammatory markers were not highly expressed with increasing VLY. Vaginolysin's role in bacterial vaginosis warrants further evaluation.
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