A Staphylococcus epidermidis strain inhibits the uptake of Staphylococcus aureus derived from atopic dermatitis skin into the keratinocytes

Various bacterial species form a microbiome in the skin. In the past, dead Staphylococcus aureus derived from atopic dermatitis (AD) are taken up by keratinocytes; however, whether live S. aureus can be taken up by keratinocytes is unknown.

Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - January 30, 2024 Category: Dermatology Authors: Tomofumi Numata, Kazumasa Iwamoto, Kyouka Matsunae, Ryu Miyake, Masataka Suehiro, Nozomi Yanagida, Takanobu Kan, Shunsuke Takahagi, Michihiro Hide, Akio Tanaka Tags: Original Article Source Type: research