Gardnerella vaginalis and Vaginolysin-Driven Sialic Acid Release via CD59 Enhances Neisseria gonorrhoeae Complement Resistance

Presenter Information

Saroj Bhattarai

Author ORCID

0000-0003-1932-8236

Abstract

BV-associated Gardnerella vaginalis and its toxin vaginolysin (VLY) facilitate N. gonorrhoeae acquisition of sialic acid, enhancing gonococcal survival against complement.

Status

Graduate

Department

Biological Sciences

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Campus

Athens

Faculty Mentor

Weyand, Nathan

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Gardnerella vaginalis and Vaginolysin-Driven Sialic Acid Release via CD59 Enhances Neisseria gonorrhoeae Complement Resistance

BV-associated Gardnerella vaginalis and its toxin vaginolysin (VLY) facilitate N. gonorrhoeae acquisition of sialic acid, enhancing gonococcal survival against complement.