Science Translational Medicine· 2017Q1
Antimicrobials from human skin commensal bacteria protect against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and are deficient in atopic dermatitis
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Short summary
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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Key points
- Skin commensal bacteria produce antimicrobials that inhibit Staphylococcus aureus growth.
- Atopic dermatitis patients show a deficiency in these protective antimicrobial compounds.
- Dysbiosis of the skin microbiome contributes to disease development.
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Abstract
These findings show how commensal skin bacteria protect against pathogens and demonstrate how dysbiosis of the skin microbiome can lead to disease.
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Field: Dermatology
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