pH-Dependent metal ion toxicity influences the antibacterial activity of two natural mineral mixtures.

Recent studies have demonstrated that several mineral products sold for medicinal purposes demonstrate antimicrobial activity, but little is known about the physicochemical properties involved in antibacterial activity.Using in vitro mineral suspension testing, we have identified two natural mineral...

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Main Authors: Tanya M Cunningham, Jennifer L Koehl, Jack S Summers, Shelley E Haydel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-03-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2830476?pdf=render