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

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.