Skin commensal Micrococcus luteus Induces β-defensin-14 in keratinocytes and Enhances IL-17F Responses to Reduce Candida auris Colonization
Shrihari M Ganesh, Shankar Thangamani
This study shows that the skin bacterium Micrococcus luteus reduces Candida auris colonization by inducing β-defensin-14 and enhancing IL-17F responses.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology