Metal nanoparticles: understanding the mechanisms behind antibacterial activity

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Summary

Proposed mechanisms of antibacterial action of different metal NPs include the production of reactive oxygen species, cation release, biomolecule damages, ATP depletion, and membrane interaction.

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Published
2017-10-03
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Keywords

Nanomedicine, Antibacterial activity, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biomolecule

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