reduced side effects, in contrast to other miniscule-sized antibacterial agents, which

depicts a short-term effect and enhanced ecological toxicity. The upsurge in the

number of drug-resistant bacterial strains is one of the significant issues with

nanoparticulate anti-infection agents because of their particular targeting ability,

though these particles physically pulverize cell films which circumvent the growth

and development of these deleterious microorganisms. Because of these points of

interest given by nanoparticles, endeavors have been made to utilize them in varied

biomedical fields. Propelled qualitative research and development, committed

endeavors, fruitful application, and commercialization of antibacterial nanoparticles

will help in elevating the standard of living.

Acknowledgments The authors acknowledge DST PURSE grant for financial assistance.

Conflict of Interest The authors report no declarations of interest.

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