title: Expanding the microcomedone theory and acne therapeutics: Propionibacterium acnes biofilm produces biological glue that holds corneocytes together to form plug.
abstract: The Propionibacterium acnes biofilm has previously been shown to exist via genomic studies and to make a biological glue which allows for adherence to follicular walls. This gylcocalyx polymer secreted by P acnes also finds its way into sebum composition where it causes the adhesiveness of keratinocytes leading to comedones. An appreciation of P acnes biofilms and secretions has implications in immunogenicity of the organism, clinical course of acne, and therapy for comedonal and inflammatory acne.
authors.affiliation: University of Toledo School of Medicine, Sylvania, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Craig G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Burkhart
authors.forename: Craig N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Burkhart
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000187:drug effects; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019276:Glycocalyx / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000502:physiology; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D014014:Tissue Adhesives