The flexible gene pool of Propionibacterium acnes
Propionibacterium acnes is a Gram-positive bacterium that is intimately associated with humans. The nature and consequences of this symbiosis are poorly understood; it might comprise both mutualistic and parasitic properties. Recent advances in distinguishing phylotypes of P. acnes have revealed tha...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Landes Bioscience
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3463471/ |