The Hormetic Effect Observed for Benzalkonium Chloride and Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride in <i>Serratia</i> sp. HRI

Hormesis, or the hormetic effect, is a dose- or concentration-dependent response characterised by growth stimulation at low concentrations and inhibition at high concentrations. The impact of sub-lethal levels of disinfectants on the growth of <i>Serratia</i> species is critical to under...

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Main Authors: Samantha J. McCarlie, Laurinda Steyn, Louis L. du Preez, Charlotte E. Boucher, Julio Castillo Hernandez, Robert R. Bragg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/3/564