Skin microbiota diversity among genetically unrelated individuals of Indian origin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human skin harbors complex transient and resident microbial communities that show intra- & inter-individual variation due to various environmental and host-associated factors such as skin site, diet, age, gender, genetics, or the type and use of cosmetics. This variation remains largely uncharacterized in the Indian population; hence, the present study aims to characterize the variation in skin microbiota among individuals of Indian origin and quantify associations with age, diet, and geography.

Methods

Axillary sweat samples from genetically unrelated individuals (N = 58) residing in the three geographical locations of Maharashtra, India, were collected using a sterile cotton swab. Bacterial DNA was extracted using a standard protocol and checked for quali

SUBMITTER: Potbhare R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8934042 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature