Plantaricin A synthesized by Lactobacillus plantarum induces in vitro proliferation and migration of human keratinocytes and increases the expression of TGF-β1, FGF7, VEGF-A and IL-8 genes

► Plantaricin A improved the proliferation and migration of human keratinocytes. ► Plantarcin A affected the expression of genes involved in wound repair. ► The use of plantarcin A for dermatological purposes should be considered.