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Different strains of <i><scp>P</scp>ropionibacterium acnes</i> modulate differently the cutaneous innate immunity
29 Jun 2013
Abstract excerpt
Acne is a chronic inflammatory illness of the pilosebaceous follicle where innate immunity plays a central role. In acne, the density of Propionibacterium acnes is increased in the pilosebaceous unit. We hypothesized that the severity of acne is not only dependent on the proliferation of P. acnes but also dependent on the pro-inflammatory potential of P. acnes strains and consequently constitutes potential...
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