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Science Translational Medicine· 2017Q1

Antimicrobials from human skin commensal bacteria protect against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and are deficient in atopic dermatitis

Teruaki Nakatsuji, Tiffany H. Chen, Saisindhu Narala, Kimberly Chun et al.

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Skin bacteria naturally produce antimicrobials that defend against harmful pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus. This defense is significantly reduced in individuals with atopic dermatitis.

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Field: Dermatology

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