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==References==
==References==
1. Higaki, Shuichi et al. 2004. ''Propionibacterium acnes biotypes and susceptibility to minocycline and Keigai-rengyo-to''. International Journal of Dermatology, 43: 103–107.
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Revision as of 05:16, 5 June 2007

Propionibacterium acnes is…

Taxonomic Classification

Higher Order Taxa:

Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteridae; Actinomycetales; Propionibacterineae; Propionibacteriaceae; Propionibacterium

Alternative Nomenclature:

  • Corynebacterium acnes
  • Bacillus acnes
  • Corynebacterium acnes (Gilchrist 1900 and Eberson 1918)
  • Bacillus acnes (Gilchrist 1900)

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Genomics

Genomic size is 2.56026 Mbp and has a G-C content of 60%

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Cell Structure

Metabolism

Pathology


Current Research

References

1. Higaki, Shuichi et al. 2004. Propionibacterium acnes biotypes and susceptibility to minocycline and Keigai-rengyo-to. International Journal of Dermatology, 43: 103–107.