Metallic Nanoparticles—Friends or Foes in the Battle against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?

Metallic Nanoparticles—Friends or Foes in the Battle against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?

The rapid spread of antibiotic resistances among bacteria demands novel strategies for infection control, and metallic nanoparticles appear as promising tools because of their unique size and tunable properties that allow their antibacterial effects to be maximized. Furthermore, their diverse mechan...

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Main Authors: Francisco Amaro, Álvaro Morón, Silvia Díaz, Ana Martín-González, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
nanoparticles
heavy metals
resistance
antibiotic resistance
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/364

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