August 31, 2022Open Access

Lactic acid from vaginal microbiota enhances cervicovaginal epithelial barrier integrity by promoting tight junction protein expression

DDDavid Jose Delgado-DiazUniversity of Virginia BJBrianna JesavelukBurnet Institute JHJoshua A. HaywardBurnet Institute

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These findings reveal a novel ability of vaginal lactic acid to enhance genital epithelial barrier integrity that may help prevent invasion by sexually transmitted pathogens. Video abstract.

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