The specific biochemistry of human axilla odour formation viewed in an evolutionary context
The specific biochemistry of human axilla odour formation viewed in an evolutionary context
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England: The Royal Society
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Human body odour is dominated by the scent of specific odourants emanating from specialized glands in the axillary region. These specific odourants are produced by an intricate interplay between biochemical pathways in the host and odour-releasing enzymes present in commensal microorganisms of the axillary microbiome. Key biochemical steps for the...
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The specific biochemistry of human axilla odour formation viewed in an evolutionary context
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7209930
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7209930
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0962-8436,1471-2970
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1471-2970
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10.1098/rstb.2019.0269
