Novel silver nanoparticle-based biomaterials for combating biofilms.

Journal: Frontiers in microbiology
Published Date: Jan 9, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: is a significant nosocomial pathogen that has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, often forming biofilms that enhance its virulence. This study investigated the efficacy of a novel nanoformulation, AgNPs@chitosan-NaF, in combating biofilms.

Authors

  • Eslam Elashkar
    Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
  • Rihaf Alfaraj
    Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ola M El-Borady
    Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr ElSheikh, Egypt.
  • Mahmoud M Amer
    Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
  • Abdelazeem M Algammal
    Department of Bacteriology, Immunology, and Mycology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
  • Azza S El-Demerdash
    Laboratory of Biotechnology, Department of Microbiology, Agricultural Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, Zagazig, Egypt.

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