Staphylococcus aureus Proteases: Orchestrators of Skin Inflammation

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Skin homeostasis relies on a delicate balance between host proteases and protease inhibitors along with those secreted from microbial communities, as disruption to this harmony contributes to the pathogenesis of inflammatory skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis and Netherton’s syndrome. In addition to being a prominent cause of skin and soft tissue infections, the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus...

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