Microbiome Composition Regulates Cathepsin Expression in Vaginal Fluid Across BV Diagnoses and Community State Types
Carleigh Coffin Sokolik, Kayla Sahadeo, Jacqueline Vyce, Melissa Thomas, Cameron Celeste, Wambui Gachunga, Thaisha Calixte, Irene Ledford, Ji'Reh Williams, Erica Estess, Catera Wilder, Ivana Parker
The paper examines cathepsin expression and activity in vaginal fluid across bacterial vaginosis diagnoses and community state types, finding differences in expression but not activity.
Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering · Oct 29, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering