Propionibacterium acnes constitutes a major part of the skin microbiome and contributes to
human health. However, it has also been implicated as a pathogenic factor in several …

The human skin microbiome has important roles in skin health and disease. However,
bacterial population structure and diversity at the strain level is poorly understood. We …

The anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium Propionibacterium acnes is a human skin
commensal that is occasionally associated with inflammatory diseases. Recent work has …

The human skin harbors a diverse community of bacteria, including the Gram‐positive,
anaerobic bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. P. acnes has historically been linked to the …

The anaerobic bacterium Propionibacterium acnes is believed to play an important role in
the pathophysiology of the common skin disease acne vulgaris. Over the last 10 years our …

Propionibacterium acnes is a major inhabitant of adult human skin, where it resides within
sebaceous follicles, usually as a harmless commensal although it has been implicated in …

Background Propionibacteria are part of the human microbiota. Many studies have
addressed the predominant colonizer of sebaceous follicles of the skin, Propionibacterium …

The Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium Propionibacterium acnes forms part of the normal
microbiota on human skin and mucosal surfaces. While normally associated with skin …

Propionibacterium acnes is a skin commensal bacterium that contributes to the development
of acne vulgaris and other infections. Recent work revealed that P. acnes clinical isolates …

Studies have emphasized the importance of disease-associated microorganisms in
perturbed communities, however, the protective roles of commensals are largely under …