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The vaginal microbiome amplifies sex hormone‐associated cyclic changes in cervicovaginal inflammation and epithelial barrier disruption
30 Apr 2018
Abstract excerpt
PROBLEM: Susceptibility to HIV is associated with the menstrual cycle and vaginal microbiome, but their collective impact on vaginal inflammation remains unclear. Here, we characterized the cervicovaginal proteome, inflammation, and microbiome community structure and function during the menstrual cycle. METHOD OF STUDY: Cervicovaginal secretions were collected from regularly cycling women (n = 16) at median day...
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