Joining forces: New approaches for antibiotic therapy use inorganic nanoparticles loaded with porphyrin photosensitizers. When irradiated with visible light, these nanoparticles produce singlet oxygen, which in turn kills nearby bacteria. Recent studies identify necessary modifications of the nanoparticles for good adherence to the bacterial membrane and explore the potential of this strategy for combating multiresistant bacterial strains.
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