Silica-Gentamicin Nanohybrids: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Action

Silica-Gentamicin Nanohybrids: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Action

Orthopedic applications commonly require the administration of systemic antibiotics. Gentamicin is one of the most commonly used aminoglycosides in the treatment and prophylaxis of infections associated with orthopedic applications, but gentamicin has a short half-life. However, silica nanoparticles...

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Main Authors: Dina Ahmed Mosselhy, Yanling Ge, Michael Gasik, Katrina Nordström, Olli Natri, Simo-Pekka Hannula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
silica nanoparticles
gentamicin
in vitro release
antimicrobial effect
orthopedic applications
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/9/3/170

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