Abstract:Glycogen is the most abundant vaginal carbohydrate in reproductive aged women. Reduced vaginal glycogen is associated with lower levels of Lactobacillus crispatus, overgrowth of fastidious anaerobes such as Gardnerella vaginalis and increased risk of adverse reproductive and sexual health outcomes. Here we show that Gardnerella vaginalis, Lactobacillus iners and Lactobacillus crispatus can autonomously utilize glycogen as a source for growth. Using an ungelatinized and labeled form of raw amylose, a more degra… Show more
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