Antimicrobial Activity of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Prepared by Photoreduction Process with Leaves and Fruit Extracts of <i>Plinia cauliflora</i> and <i>Punica granatum</i>

The increased number of resistant microbes generates a search for new antibiotic methods. Metallic nanoparticles have emerged as a new platform against several microorganisms. The nanoparticles can damage the bacteria membrane and DNA by oxidative stress. The photoreduction process is a clean and lo...

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Main Authors: Marcia Regina Franzolin, Daniella dos Santos Courrol, Flavia Rodrigues de Oliveira Silva, Lilia Coronato Courrol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/20/6860