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Bacterial Cell Membrane (Cutibacterium acnes)

Molecular classification
Lipid bilayer, Membrane protein complex
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Overview

The bacterial cell membrane of Cutibacterium acnes is a selectively permeable barrier composed of a phospholipid bilayer and proteins. It is essential for maintaining cellular integrity, mediating transport, energy generation, and facilitating interactions with host cells. It plays a significant role in the bacterium's pathogenicity by presenting antigens to immune cells and facilitating the breakdown of sebum, contributing to inflammation in acne vulgaris.

Other names
Cytoplasmic membrane (Cutibacterium acnes)Plasma membrane (Cutibacterium acnes)Cell membrane (Propionibacterium acnes)
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Biological functions

Selective permeabilityActive transportPassive transportEnergy generation (oxidative phosphorylation)Biosynthesis of cell wall precursorsSecretion of enzymes and toxinsHost interactionAntigen presentation
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Disease associations

Acne vulgarisInflammationInfection
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Antibiotics (various)

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