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Mechanisms of bacteria cell damage by MONPs, illustrating the possible MONP interactions with the bacterial cell wall, membrane components, DNA, enzymes and other proteins and the influence of external ROS on membrane integrity, protein synthesis and functioning. Different MONPs may cause toxicity via one or more of the described mechanisms.
