Sherrianne Ng

Lactobacillus crispatus S-layer proteins modulate innate immune response and inflammation in the lower female reproductive tract.

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.

Large-scale characterisation of the pregnancy vaginal microbiome and sialidase activity in a low-risk Chinese population

The paper characterizes the vaginal microbiome and sialidase activity in 2689 Chinese pregnant women, finding no association with preterm birth risk.