Trichomonas vaginalis targets Lactobacillus jensenii via pseudopodia-independent phagocytosis and secreted lysozyme TvGH25
Nadine Zimmann, Michal Havelka, Alois Zdrha, Jana Procházková, Tamara Smutná, Petr Rada, Zdeněk Verner, Adam J. Hart, Jaya Sharma, Jacob Biboy, Daniela Vollmer, Waldemar Vollmer, Jan Tachezy
This study shows Trichomonas vaginalis phagocytoses Lactobacillus jensenii via pseudopodia-independent mechanism and secretes TvGH25 lysozyme to reduce bacterial counts.
bioRxiv · Aug 14, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology