Substrates, sensors, and methods for assessing conditions in females

摘要

Described herein are substrates, methods, articles, and kits that are useful for detecting a condition in a female mammal. The substrates interact with one or more proteins (e.g., an enzyme) produced by a microorganism or the female animal. The substrates are labelled in order to produce a visible signal (e.g., a fluorescent glow and/or a visible change in color or hue) when modified by a protein produced by a microorganism of interest. The visible signal is used to assess a condition in the female mammal.