Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using gum Arabic: Evaluation of its inhibitory action on Streptococcus mutans causing dental caries and endocarditis

Background: Streptococcus mutans are an oral pathogen that causes dental caries, endocarditis, and systemic dysfunctions, an alternative antibacterial solution from silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are investigated. Methods: AgNPs were synthesized using the ethnobotanical product gum Arabic. It influenc...

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Main Authors: Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Nora D. Al-Dahmash, A.J.A. Ranjitsingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
NPs
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034120307723