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Schematic representation of the reaction of bacteria following the exposure to reactive oxygen species generated by NPs and ions. The illustration shows (A) cell wall disruption and NP and ion penetration, (B) the interruption of electron transport, (C) damages to the ribosome affecting the protein synthesis, (D) intercalation between DNA bases with consequent irreparable damages, and (E) the negative interaction with plasmid DNA.
