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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Markéta Severová
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Ivana Márová, CSc.
Reviewer: prof. Ing. Adriána Kovalčík, Ph.D.
This master’s thesis evaluates the influence of selected probiotic strains and their postbiotic extracts on the stability of the human skin microbiome, with the aim of assessing their potential for use in topical cosmetic formulations. The study was conducted in close collaboration with industrial partner. In the experimental part, skin swabs from 11 volunteers were first analysed using multiplex qPCR, focusing on the targeted detection and relative quantification of selected bacterial species relevant to the skin microbiome, namely Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. In selected samples, sequencing was additionally performed to determine the baseline taxonomic composition of the skin microbiome. Subsequently, a screening of 20 clinical probiotic isolates was performed, focusing on the production of organic acids (RP-HPLC), biofilm formation, and the antimicrobial activity of their extracts. For the six most promising strains, planktonic and biofilm cultivation were studied in detail, along with their effect on the production of antimicrobial compounds. Furthermore, the inhibition of biofilm formation in model skin pathogens and their interactions in co-culture systems were evaluated. The analysis confirmed the dominant production of lactic acid, with planktonic cultivation proving more advantageous in terms of both yield of organic acids and antimicrobial activity compared to biofilm cultivation. Postbiotic extracts of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (LU2), Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1), and Bifidobacterium lactis (BL5) demonstrated significant antimicrobial and strong antibiofilm activity against Cutibacterium acnes, with biofilm inhibition exceeding 80%. Based on these findings, a model cosmetic formulation was developed, and its physical stability was verified using a LUMiSizer analytical centrifuge. The biological effect of the formulation was evaluated in a 7-day in vivo study on volunteers, which confirmed the ability of the product to significantly reduce overgrown populations of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus. A decrease in Staphylococcus epidermidis was also observed; however, this finding may not fully reflect its representation within the overall skin microbiota. In contrast, sequencing analysis suggested a rather stable or slightly increased relative abundance of this commensal species. Overall, the results indicate the potential of postbiotic extracts for the targeted modulation of the skin microbiome while preserving its overall balance and provide a basis for the further development of dermo-cosmetic formulations.
skin microbiome, skin microbiota, probiotics, postbiotics, multiplex qPCR, sequencing, Cutibacterium acnes, antibiofilm activity, antimicrobial activity, dermo-cosmetics
Date of defence
27.05.2026
Date of publish
26.05.2028
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
A
Process of defence
1. Studentka seznámila členy komise s náplní a cílem diplomové práce. 2. Byly přečteny posudky na diplomovou práci. 3. Studentka akceptovala všechny připomínky oponentky a na všechny otázky odpověděla v plné šíři. Diskuse: doc. Ing. Petr Sedláček, Ph.D. Kde byly prováděny experimenty s lumisizerem? Jakým způsobem docházelo k vyhodnocení dat? Mgr. Ondřej Vašíček, Ph.D. Jak předpokládáte, že to bude vypadat při dlouhodobém působením? Dělali jste sekvenační screening pouze pro patogeny nebo pro celý kožní mikrobiom? Je možné určit, zda je to selektivní? Třeba jen na patogeny? Studentka odpověděla na všechny doplňující otázky členů komise, které byly v průběhu diskuse k dané problematice vzneseny. V diskusi studentka prokázala výbornou orientaci v dané problematice. Po diskusi následovalo hodnocení závěrečné práce. Diplomantka prokázala nejen výborné odborné znalosti, ale i schopnost samostatné prezentace dosažených výsledků.
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta chemická
Department
Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology
Study programme
Chemistry for Medical Application (NPCP_CHMA)
Specialization
Chemistry of Bioactive Substances (CHBL)
Composition of Committee
prof. RNDr. Ivana Márová, CSc. (předseda) doc. Ing. Petr Sedláček, Ph.D. (místopředseda) doc. Ing. Pavel Diviš, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Adriána Kovalčík, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Ing. Eva Vítová, Ph.D. (člen) Mgr. Ondřej Vašíček, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportprof. RNDr. Ivana Márová, CSc.
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportprof. Ing. Adriána Kovalčík, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: A
Reasons for publication postponement
Publication of the final thesis has been postponed in compliance with the provisions of Section 47b (4) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on the Higher Education Institutions and on amendments and supplements to other acts, as amended.
The work is carried out in collaboration with the industrial partner Fermatigo, s.r.o., with the aim of its anticipated commercial application. The work forms a partial component of experiments conducted within the industrial PhD programme of Ing. Vojáčková, for which a formal intellectual property protection agreement has been concluded, governing cooperation with the Master's students involved.
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová