Alexiane C. Decout

This study identifies gram-positive bacterial cell wall components, such as peptidoglycan and lipoteichoic acid, as inhibitors of HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection in vitro and in a mouse model.

This study shows how Lactobacillus crispatus surface proteins modulate immune responses by shielding TLR ligands and interacting with anti-inflammatory receptors, reducing inflammation in the vaginal tract.