The neuroendocrine peptide catestatin promotes clearance of cutaneous Staphylococcus aureus through mast cell Mrgpr activation. Colin Guth
Mucosal Immunol. 2026 Mar 3:S1933-0219(26)00027-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2026.03.003. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a leading cause of cutaneous infections, underscoring the need for alternative therapeutic strategies. Catestatin (CST), a neuroendocrine antimicrobial peptide produced by neurons and epithelial cells, has been implicated in skin defense against pathogens such as MRSA, though its … Read more