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Bacteria Commonly Found On Human Skin May Help Protect Against Skin Cancer, Research In Mice Suggests.

The San Diego Union-Tribune (2/28, Fikes) reports researchers found that "a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis" that is "commonly present on human skin secretes a substance that may help protect against skin cancer." The researchers determined that "the bacteria makes a compound named 6-N-hydroxyaminopurine, or 6-HAP, that interferes with DNA synthesis," which "inhibits" the growth of cancerous cells.

        The NBC News (2/28, Fox) website reports that the researchers concluded "further study is needed to examine whether a loss of S. epidermidis strains producing 6-HAP increases a risk of skin cancer in humans or could be used as a preventive treatment."

        HealthDay (2/28, Mozes) reports 6-HAP may "help ward off skin cancer by suppressing the spread of tumor cells triggered by over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays." The researchers conducted the study using mice. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances. The Guardian (UK) (2/28, Davis) also covers the story.

Benjamin Hidalgo-Matlock

Skin Care Physicians of Costa Rica

4000-1054

2208-8206

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