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January 1, 2025RSC AdvancesOpen Access

Antibacterial activity and mechanistic insights of gallium-based nanoparticles: an emerging frontier in metal-based antimicrobials

Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen Emmanuella Amara Ofoka Odunola Latifah Odofin Oshoma Erumiseli Onuh Emmanuel Edoka Kelechi Purity Ezennubia Precious Munachimso Ogbunike Ebenezer Annan Somtochukwu Samuel Okonkwo Joshua Chinazo Dike

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Key Points

Gallium-based nanoparticles exhibit significant antibacterial activity against resistant strains.
Novel therapeutic agents like metal-based antimicrobials show potential against antimicrobial resistance.
The study explores unique mechanisms of action for gallium nanoparticles against microbes.
Understanding these mechanisms could pave the way for innovative drug development to counteract resistance.

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This research uncovers antibacterial properties of gallium nanoparticles, suggesting a novel approach to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Abstract

The global rise of antimicrobial resistance has intensified the search for novel therapeutic agents that act through non-conventional mechanisms.

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Ifijen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4de86d6d5674bcd01841 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ra04216j

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