Metal-based antimicrobial strategies

Microb Biotechnol. 2017 Sep;10(5):1062-1065. doi: 10.1111/1751-7915.12785. Epub 2017 Jul 26.

Abstract

Metal based-antimicrobials have potential for profiling sustainability solutions to infection care and health; with biotechnological applications providing novel compounds. Yet they must be used wisely for sustainable use in human and agricultural health with thoughts towards bioremediation for recovery should be considered.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteria / growth & development
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Metals / chemistry
  • Metals / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Metals