Abstract
New evidence is presented for the bacterial inactivation of E. coli presenting normal porins on sputtered Ag-Cu surfaces compared with similar E. coli porinless bacteria. Inactivation at a reduced rate was observed on the genetically modified porinless bacteria interacting via surface contact with metal/oxides without the intervention of metal-ions.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Cations / chemistry
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Cations / pharmacology
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Copper / chemistry
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Copper / pharmacology*
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Escherichia coli / genetics
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Escherichia coli / physiology
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Escherichia coli Proteins / chemistry*
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Escherichia coli Proteins / genetics
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Kinetics
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Microorganisms, Genetically-Modified / genetics
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Oxides / chemistry
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Oxides / pharmacology
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Porins / chemistry*
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Porins / genetics
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Silver / chemistry
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Silver / pharmacology*
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Surface Properties
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Cations
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Escherichia coli Proteins
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Oxides
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Porins
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Silver
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Copper