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Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria differ in their sensitivity to cold plasma

Cold atmospheric-pressure plasma (CAP) is a relatively new method being investigated for antimicrobial activity. However, the exact mode of action is still being explored. Here we report that CAP efficacy is directly correlated to bacterial cell wall thickness in several species. Biofilms of Gram po...

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Autores principales: Mai-Prochnow, Anne, Clauson, Maryse, Hong, Jungmi, Murphy, Anthony B.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5146927/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27934958
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep38610