The Propionibacterium acnes genome: from the laboratory to the clinic
Rosen, T.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 6(6): 582-586
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 17668523 Document Number: 15210
The genome of Propionibacterium acnes, the microbe presumed to be at least partially etiologic for the development of acne, has recently been decoded. The genome supports long-standing concepts regarding acne pathogenesis, but also demonstrates heretofore unknown and/or unsuspected bacterial properties, which might play a role in disease occurrence. In turn, understanding the genome may lead to new therapeutic avenues, as summarized in this manuscript.
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