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Wei Bing^1,2, Hanjun Sun², Zhengqing Yan²

¹College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, P. R. China.

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Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Materials Science
Microbiology

Background:

Carbon dots (C-dots) are novel nanomaterials with diverse applications.
Understanding the biological interactions of C-dots is crucial for their safe and effective use.
The impact of C-dot surface charge on bacterial viability requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of C-dot surface charge on bacterial growth and viability.
To determine the mechanisms by which C-dots interact with bacteria.
To provide insights into the potential bioapplications of C-dots based on their charge-dependent effects.

Main Methods:

Biochemical experiments were conducted for analysis and characterization of C-dots.
Bacterial cultures were exposed to uncharged, negatively charged, and positively charged C-dots.
Cellular responses, including apoptosis and death, were monitored.

Main Results:

Uncharged C-dots exhibited no significant effect on bacterial growth.
Negatively charged C-dots induced apoptosis in bacteria.
Positively charged C-dots induced both apoptosis and cell death in bacteria.

Conclusions:

The surface charge of C-dots critically influences their interaction with bacteria.
Charged C-dots, particularly positively charged ones, possess bactericidal properties.
These findings highlight the potential of C-dots as antimicrobial agents and inform their future bioapplications.