Laser thermal ablation of multidrug-resistant bacteria using functionalized gold nanoparticles

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Abstract

The issue of multidrug resistance (MDR) has become an increasing threat to public health. One alternative strategy against MDR bacteria would be to construct therapeutic vectors capable of physically damaging these microorganisms. Gold nanoparticles hold great promise for the development of such therapeutic agents, since the nanoparticles exhibit impressive properties, of which the most important is the ability to convert light into heat. This property has scientific significance since is exploited to develop nano-photothermal vectors to destroy bacteria at a molecular level. The present paper summarizes the latest advancements in the field of nanotargeted laser hyperthermia of MDR bacteria mediated by gold nanoparticles.

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Mocan, L., Tabaran, F. A., Mocan, T., Pop, T., Mosteanu, O., Agoston-Coldea, L., … Iancu, C. (2017, March 23). Laser thermal ablation of multidrug-resistant bacteria using functionalized gold nanoparticles. International Journal of Nanomedicine. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S124778

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