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Caroline E. M. K. Dricot

University of AntwerpORCID 0000-0002-2465-9761Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:human· 2 Assay:metabolomics· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Exopolysaccharides of Lactobacillus crispatus mediate key balancing interactions with the vaginal mucosa

Vanessa Croatti, Caroline E. M. K. Dricot, Tom Eilers, Jelle Dillen, Tim Van Rillaer, Eline Cauwenberghs, Ilke Van Tente, Sam Bakelants, Dieter Vandenheuvel, Camille Nina Allonsius, Isabel Pintelon, Sofie Thys, Wendy Mensah, Marina Naldi, Peter A. Bron, , Sarah Lebeer

This study identifies exopolysaccharides (EPS) from Lactobacillus crispatus as critical for modulating immune responses in the vaginal mucosa, with EPS disruption leading to pro-inflammatory effects.

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes · Feb 19, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Vitamin B2 Production by Vaginal Lactobacilli Promotes Symbiosis

Caroline E. M. K. Dricot, Denise Medeiros Selegato, Tim Van Rillaer, Eline Cauwenberghs, Isabel Erreygers, Margo Hiel, Amber Brauer-Nikonow, Annelies Breynaert, Stefanie Wijnants, Isabel Pintelon, Sandra Condori-Catachura, Sarah Ahannach, Thies Gehrmann, Sam Bakelants, Nina Hermans, , Sarah Lebeer

This study identifies riboflavin production by vaginal lactobacilli and shows its role in modulating host immune responses and redox balance.

bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology