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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Main Authors: Brüggemann, Holger, Lomholt, Hans B., Kilian, Mogens
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Landes Bioscience 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3463471/