Free glycogen in vaginal fluids is associated with Lactobacillus colonization and low vaginal pH
Free glycogen in vaginal fluids is associated with Lactobacillus colonization and low vaginal pH
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Lactobacillus dominates the lower genital tract microbiota of many women, producing a low vaginal pH, and is important for healthy pregnancy outcomes and protection against several sexually transmitted pathogens. Yet, factors that promote Lactobacillus remain poorly understood. We hypothesized that the amount of free glycogen in the lumen of the lo...
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Free glycogen in vaginal fluids is associated with Lactobacillus colonization and low vaginal pH
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1545822015
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1545822015
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0102467
