The Journal of investigative dermatology
-
J. Invest. Dermatol. · Dec 2010
CommentLucky number seven: RNase 7 can prevent Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization.
Staphylococcus aureus colonization is a major risk factor for infection. In this issue, Simanski et al. demonstrate that the antimicrobial peptide RNase 7 is essential for preventing S. aureus colonization in human skin. These findings suggest that therapeutic interventions aimed at targeting RNase 7 production in the skin may be a novel strategy to protect against S. aureus infections.