Characterization of an α-glucosidase enzyme conserved in Gardnerella spp. isolated from the human vaginal microbiome
P. Bhandari, J. P. Tingley, D. R. Palmer, D. W. Abbott, J. E. Hill
This study identifies and characterizes a conserved α-glucosidase in Gardnerella spp. that hydrolyzes maltooligosaccharides but not glycogen, suggesting a role in glycogen metabolism in the vaginal microbiome.
Journal of Bacteriology · Aug 9, 2021Peer-reviewedMicrobiology