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Sweat and Sebum Preferences of the Human Skin Microbiota

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Swaney, Mary Hannah, Nelsen, Amanda, Sandstrom, Shelby, Kalan, Lindsay R.·2023·Microbiology Spectrum
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The human skin microbiome is adapted to survive and thrive in the harsh environment of the skin, which is low in nutrient availability. To study skin microorganisms in a system that mimics the natural skin environment, we developed and tested a physiologically relevant, synthetic skin-like growth medium that is composed of compounds found in the human skin secretions sweat and sebum.

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Swaney, M. H., Nelsen, A., Sandstrom, S., & Kalan, L. R.
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University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
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Kalan, Lindsay R.
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Microbiology Spectrum
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2023-02-14
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e0418022-e0418022
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2165-0497 (ISSN-L)
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10.1128/spectrum.04180-22
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PMC9927561
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  • HHS | NIH | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (U19AI142720, T32AI055397)
  • HHS | NIH | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (F31AR079846)
  • HHS | NIH | National Institute of General Medical Sciences (R35GM137828)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Nail Diseases and Treatments
Keywords
human skin microbiome, sweat, sebum, skin secretions, bacterial growth conditions
MeSH terms
Bacteria, Humans, Sebum, Skin, Sweat, Microbiota

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