Characteristics of Malassezia Furfur at Various pH and Effects of Malassezia Lipids on Skin Cells

    September 2024 in “ Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology ”
    Y. H. Park, Byung Sun Yu, Young Mok Heo … Dong Hee Kim
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed that Malassezia species show different lipid metabolism and growth patterns depending on pH, with slightly acidic conditions promoting beneficial lipid bio-conversion for skin health, while neutral pH resulted in lower growth and lipid content, potentially negatively impacting the skin.
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