J. B. Kaplan

Synergistic activity of dispersin B and benzoyl peroxide against Cutibacterium acnes biofilms

This study shows that dispersin B and benzoyl peroxide synergistically reduce C. acnes biofilms by disrupting PNAG, leading to a >6 log reduction in CFUs.

Micrococcal nuclease regulates biofilm formation and dispersal in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300

This study shows that Nuc1 in MRSA regulates biofilm formation, dispersal, and the size of detached cell aggregates by degrading extracellular DNA.

Staphylococcus epidermidis enables Cutibacterium acnes to form biofilms under aerobic conditions

This study shows that Staphylococcus epidermidis enables Cutibacterium acnes to form biofilms under aerobic conditions, while C. acnes cannot form biofilms anaerobically alone.

Poly-N-acetylglucosamine mediates Cutibacterium acnes biofilm formation and biocide resistance

This study shows that poly-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG) enables Cutibacterium acnes biofilm formation and enhances resistance to antibiotics.