Comparative Genome Analyses of Lactobacillus crispatus Isolates from Different Ecological Niches Reveal an Adaptation of This Species to the Human Vaginal Environment
Leonardo Mancabelli, Walter Mancino, Gabriele Andrea Lugli, Christian Milani, Alice Viappiani, Rosaria Anzalone, Giulia Longhi, Douwe van Sinderen, Marco Ventura, Francesca Turroni
Abstract
The vaginal microbiota is defined as the community of bacteria residing in the human vaginal tract. Recent studies have demonstrated that the high prevalence of Lactobacillus crispatus species is commonly associated with a healthy vaginal environment.
Topics & Concepts
Lactobacillus crispatusBiologyEcological nicheAdaptation (eye)LactobacillusEcologyColonisationBacteriaHuman microbiomeZoologyMicrobiologyMicrobiomeColonizationGeneticsHabitatNeuroscienceReproductive tract infections researchGut microbiota and healthProbiotics and Fermented Foods