p53 Gene: Guardian of the Genome
Q: What does the 'P' in the p53 gene stand for, and why is it called the 'guardian of the genome'?
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True. A healthy vagina is normally acidic (pH 3.8-4.5), maintained by lactobacilli. Trichomonas vaginalis consumes vaginal epithelial cells and glycogen, disrupting the lactobacilli and their production of lactic acid. This leads to an increase in vaginal pH (often >4.5), creating a less hostile environment for the parasite and other pathogens.
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