The skin commensal yeast Malassezia promotes tissue homeostasis via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
Elena Ibáñez, Michelle Stokmaier, Giuseppe Barone, Alessia Staropoli, Tugay Karakaya, Hans‐Dietmar Beer, Francesco Vinale, Giuseppe Ianiri, Salomé LeibundGut‐Landmann
This study shows Malassezia promotes skin homeostasis by producing tryptophan metabolites that activate AhR, enhancing barrier function and reducing inflammation.
bioRxiv · Mar 26, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology