Fatty acid auxotrophy as driver of Lactobacillus symbiosis in the female urinary tract
Michael L. Neugent, Hrishikesh Dalvi, Ceejay N. Saenz, Jessica L. Gauch, Nikki S. Koonjbearry, Jessica Komarovsky, Katherine C. Lim, Evie Spiro, Nicole J. De Nisco
This study identifies fatty acid auxotrophy as a key adaptation in Lactobacillus species of the female urinary microbiome, revealing metabolic dependencies and implications for therapeutic strategies.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology