P. sanguinis – The Helpful Anti-Aging Bacterium Within Our Blood!
July 2, 2025You may have already noticed, but our skin today doesn’t quite look the same as it did when we were younger. This is because our skin ages as we grow older, which is why many people incorporate anti-aging serums and skincare items into their morning routines. However, recently scientists have discovered a bacteria named Paracoccus Sanguinis (P. sanguinis) which produces three molecules that reduce damage to our skin and help achieve anti-aging properties.
Intrigued by this finding, scientists cultured a batch of P. sanguinis and extracted the products the bacteria produced (these products are called metabolites). Using chemical technology (such as spectrometry and isotope labeling), scientists were able to find the chemical structure of the metabolites. Then, they tested if these metabolites could reduce the levels of reactive oxygen species within skin cells (these species are responsible for collagen damage and inflammation). Of the twelve metabolites tested, three successfully lowered the levels of the species while also reducing the levels of other harmful proteins.
As a result of these discoveries, scientists are hopeful that a new and effective treatment for aging skin can be established. This demonstrates the significant impact and influence of chemistry and chemical technology on skin health, aging research, and the skincare industry!