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Dermcidin: a novel human antibiotic peptide secreted by sweat glands

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Armpits harbour a natural antibacterial agent.

Pongy pits hold a potent secret. Sweat contains a natural antibiotic, researchers have found, that may keep our natural skin-dwelling bugs in check.

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  1. Schittek, B. et al. Dermcidin: a novel human antibiotic peptide secreted by sweat glands. Nature Immunology, advance online publication DOI: 10.1038/ni732 (2001).

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Dermcidin: a novel human antibiotic peptide secreted by sweat glands. Nature (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/news011108-3

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