The Skin Bacterium Propionibacterium acnes Employs Two Variants of Hyaluronate Lyase with Distinct Properties
Hyaluronic acid (HA) and other glycosaminoglycans are extracellular matrix components in the human epidermis and dermis. One of the most prevalent skin microorganisms, Propionibacterium acnes, possesses HA-degrading activity, possibly conferred by the enzyme hyaluronate lyase (HYL). In this study, w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/5/3/57 |