Synergistic bactericidal combinations between gentamicin and chitosan capped ZnO nanoparticles: A promising strategy for repositioning this first-line antibiotic

Gentamicin (GEN), a widely used broad-spectrum antibiotic, faces challenges amid the global emergency of antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed to explore the synergistic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in combination with GEN on the bactericidal activity against various bacterial...

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Main Authors: Ivana R. Scolari, Paulina L. Páez, Gladys E. Granero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024016359