Biofilm refers to a group of microbes colonizing together and often adhered to a surface. The adherence is attributed to secretion of polymeric substances comprising of extracellular DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides thereby limiting the access and inhibitory activity of existing antimicrobial agents. Biofilm are a major cause of acute infections and pose immense clinical threat especially in conditions employing the use of invasive devices thus being a major source of mortality and morbidity. Hence there is a dire need to develop alternative treatment against biofilm-related infections. Advances in nanotechnology has opened new horizons. Nanoparticles derived from various metal present promising candidates to ameliorate biofilms owing to their antioxidant potential.
Page Number : 77-81
Keywords
Biofilm, metals, Nanoparticles, Formulation methods
DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.15415/jmrh.2018.42006
Authors
R Kaur, M Khurana, R K Virk, A Sharma
Published Date : 2018-04-02