Masato Tange

The Species-Selective Activity of Peptiskin Is Associated with Cell Wall Affinity and Extracellular DNA Binding in Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis

Skin health depends on the balance of the commensal microbiota. Excessive proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus contributes to inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, whereas Staphylococcus epidermidis helps maintain skin homeostasis. We previously reported that P...