Interaction between Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Amino Acids: Influence on the Antibacterial Activity

The increasing concern about antibiotic-resistance has led to the search for alternative antimicrobial agents. In this effort, different metal oxide nanomaterials are currently under investigation, in order to assess their effectiveness, safety and mode of action. This study focused on CuO nanoparti...

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Main Authors: Elena Badetti, Loris Calgaro, Laura Falchi, Alessandro Bonetto, Cinzia Bettiol, Benedetta Leonetti, Emmanuele Ambrosi, Elisabetta Zendri, Antonio Marcomini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/5/792