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