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New Bacterium Compounds Show Promise Against Skin Aging

6/6/2025

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Researchers have uncovered promising health benefits from the blood bacterium Paracoccus sanguinis, identifying 12 indole compounds, six of which are new. Notably, three metabolites showed the ability to reduce harmful reactive oxygen species and inflammatory proteins in human skin cells, paving the way for innovative treatments against skin aging. This groundbreaking study received support from multiple Korean institutions.

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Researchers have uncovered promising health benefits from the blood bacterium Paracoccus sanguinis, identifying 12 indole compounds, six of which are new. Notably, three metabolites showed the ability to reduce harmful reactive oxygen species and inflammatory proteins in human skin cells, paving the way for innovative treatments against skin aging. This groundbreaking study received support from multiple Korean institutions.