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The primary virulence factors of propionibacterium acnes are lipase (which helps to break down the yucky oils/lipids on our face), hyaluronidase (which is an enzyme that breaks down the connective tissues and increases the permeability of connective tissues), neuraminidase, proteases, inflammatory mediators, and other enzymes.

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