Diana Maria Bran

Dr. Diana Maria Bran


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 February 2023 in Diagnostics
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OTOana Gabriela Trifanescu
Oana Gabriela Trifanescu
RTRaluca Alexandra Trifanescu
Raluca Alexandra Trifanescu
RMRadu Mitrica
Radu Mitrica
DBDiana Maria Bran
Diana Maria Bran
LSLuiza Serbanescu
Luiza Serbanescu
RARodica Maricela Anghel
Rodica Maricela Anghel
The microbiota is the complex community of microorganisms that populate a particular environment in the human body, whereas the microbiome is defined by the entire habitat—microorganisms and their environment. The most abundant and, therefore, the most studied microbiome is that of the gastrointestinal tract. However, the microbiome of the female reproductive tract is an interesting research avenue, and this article explores its role in disease development. The vagina is the reproductive organ that hosts the largest number of bacteria, with a healthy profile represented mainly by Lactobacillus spp. On the other hand, the female upper reproductive tract (uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovaries) contains only a very small number of bacteria. Previously considered sterile, recent studies have shown the presence of a small microbiota here, but there are still debates on whether this is a physiologic or pathologic occurrence. Of particular note is that estrogen levels significantly influence the composition of the microbiota of the female reproductive tract. More and more studies show a link between the microbiome of the female reproductive tract and the development of gynecological cancers. This article reviews some of these findings.