Zinc-Based Nanoparticles Reduce Bacterial Biofilm Formation
Rafael Bianchini Fulindi, Juliana Domingues Rodrigues, Thúlio Wliandon Lemos Barbosa, Ariana D. Goncalves Garcia, Felipe A. La Porta, Sebastião Pratavieira, Leila Aparecida Chiavacci, João Pessoa Araújo, Paulo Inácio da Costa, Luis R. Martinez
Abstract
was more susceptible to these investigational therapeutics. Although further studies are warranted, our findings suggest the possibility of future use of Zn-based NPs in the treatment of skin infections or preservation of food.
Topics & Concepts
ZincBiofilmNanoparticleZinc sulfideBacteriaChemistryMicrobiologyNanotechnologyMaterials scienceBiologyOrganic chemistryGeneticsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAntibiotic Use and ResistanceNosocomial Infections in ICU