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  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology

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  • Antibiotic resistance is a growing global challenge.
  • Developing new antibiotics is slow, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Nanotechnology offers potential for improved drug delivery and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore engineered combinations of the antibiotic ofloxacin with various nanoparticles.
  • To synthesize and characterize silver core@mesoporous silica nanoparticles (AgMSNPs) and dye-doped silica nanoparticles functionalized with ofloxacin.
  • To evaluate the antibacterial properties of these nanocarriers against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of AgMSNPs and ofloxacin-functionalized silica nanoparticles.
  • Characterization of synthesized nanocarriers.
  • Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) against bacterial strains.

Main Results:

  • The AgMSNPs nanosystem@ofloxacin demonstrated the best antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923.
  • MIC and MBC values of 5 and 25 μg/mL were recorded for this combination.
  • Synergistic effects between ofloxacin and the silver core of the nanoparticles were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered nanocarriers, particularly AgMSNPs@ofloxacin, show promise in combating antibiotic resistance.
  • This approach enhances the efficacy of existing antibiotics like ofloxacin.
  • Nanotechnology provides a viable platform for developing advanced antibacterial therapies.