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September 10, 2025Frontiers in Molecular BiosciencesOpen Access

Beyond the glitter: gold nanoparticles as powerful weapons against multi-drug resistant pathogens

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HKHazim O. KhalifaHAHind Alkhoori

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Overview

This review highlights gold nanoparticles' ability to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens, suggesting potential advantages over traditional antibiotics.

Key Points

  • Gold nanoparticles show effectiveness against multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Nanoparticles inhibit bacterial growth and disrupt biofilms, enhancing antibiotic effects and addressing antimicrobial resistance.
  • Recent advancements in clinical applications and formulation strategies indicate a strong therapeutic potential for gold nanoparticles.
  • Optimizing nanoparticle synthesis and conducting long-term studies are vital for successful clinical translation and effectiveness.

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Khalifa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c23d54b1d3bfb60efdafhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2025.1612526
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