Open Access<p>The Antimicrobial Activity of Ciprofloxacin-Loaded Niosomes against Ciprofloxacin-Resistant and Biofilm-Forming <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em></p>
Author(s) -
Mona T. Kashef,
Nehal M Saleh,
Nouran Hamed Assar,
Mohamed A. Ramadan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s249628
Subject(s) - ciprofloxacin , niosome , microbiology and biotechnology , biofilm , staphylococcus aureus , antimicrobial , minimum inhibitory concentration , antibiotic resistance , antibiotics , chemistry , biology , bacteria , vesicle , biochemistry , genetics , membrane
The threat of Staphylococcus aureus antimicrobial resistance is increasing worldwide. Niosomes are a new drug delivery system that enhances the antimicrobial potential of antibiotics. We hereby aim to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of ciprofloxacin-loaded niosomes.