Abstract
This thesis aimed to unravel the unique immune mechanisms in vaginal mucosa. We developed and validated a primary human vaginal tissue model that allowed us to study the most relevant immune cells during dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome and HIV-1 transmission in people assigned female at birth.
Key findings include that Prevotella timonensis, a bacterium associated with
Key findings include that Prevotella timonensis, a bacterium associated with
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality
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