An exploration of mechanisms underlying Desemzia incerta colonization resistance to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on the skin
M. Wei, S. A. B. Knight, H. Fazelinia, L. Spruce, J. Roof, E. W. Chu, J. Walsh, L. Flowers, D. Y. Kim, J. Zhu, E. A. Grice
This study identifies Desemzia incerta as a skin commensal that reduces MRSA colonization through secreted antimicrobial proteins and decreased biofilm formation in a murine model.
bioRxiv · Oct 11, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology