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antibacterial

[an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /


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Studies support these claims, showing that probiotics like Lactobacillus can help with acne by producing antibacterial compounds that inhibit C. acnes and by reducing inflammation.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025

Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Due to increasing antibiotic resistance in pathogens causing infections, the development of new antibacterial substances is important.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

He gives one to Christina, Peter, and me, along with an individually packaged antibacterial wipe, something I suspect only Amar will bother with.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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