Seven protocols were tested to prepare cell wall extracts from live Cutibacterium acnes. Different parameters were modified: thawing/freezing and sonication/freezing cycles, to impact on mechanical degradation of the bacteria. Finally, the immunogenic potential of the extracts generated was evaluated by measuring IL-8 releases using an in vitro skin explants system. The aim of this article was to compare the existing protocols from the scientific literature, and also propose a standardized method developed in our facilities.
Keywords: Bacterial extract; Biomarkers; Cell wall membrane; Cutibacterium acnes; Inflammation; Innate immunity; Skin explants.
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