Androgens at the skin surface regulate S. aureus pathogenesis through the activation of agr quorum sensing
M. S. John, M. Chinnappan, M. Artami, M. Bhattacharya, R. Keogh, J. Kavanaugh, T. Sharma, A. R. Horswill, T. A. Harris-Tryon
This study shows that androgens like testosterone promote S. aureus pathogenesis by activating the agr quorum sensing system, leading to increased virulence and skin infection.
bioRxiv · Feb 10, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology