Gold Nanoparticle-Conjugated Cinnamic Acid Exhibits Antiacanthamoebic and Antibacterial Properties

Ayaz Anwar1, Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui1, Muhammad Raza Shah2

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia.

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