P. acnes, biofilm e Myrtacine®

Stefano Veraldi
2014 · ISBN 978-88-98334-03-2

An in-depth overview of the role of Propionibacterium acnes in the pathogenesis of acne, biofilm formation and the mechanisms contributing to antimicrobial resistance. The volume also examines the characteristics of myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Myrtacine®, with particular attention to their antibacterial, anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory activities and their potential applications in acne treatment.

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