Table 1.
MIC Values of Sensitive/Resistant E. coli, P. Aeruginosa, S. aureus, and En. faecalis with GEN, Ag-MONs, Ag-MONs@GEN
| Bacteria | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) (μg/mL) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | Ag-MONs(Ag) | Ag-MONs@GEN | GEN | Ag | |
| Sensitive E. coli | 4 | 12 (0.67) | 3 | (0.46) | (0.17) |
| Resistant E. coli | 128 | 144 (8.04) | 12 | (1.82) | (0.67) |
| Sensitive P. aeruginosa | 4 | 24 (1.34) | 6 | (0.91) | (0.33) |
| Resistant P. aeruginosa | 128 | 192 (10.71) | 12 | (1.82) | (0.67) |
| Sensitive S. aureus | 2 | 12 (0.67) | 6 | (0.91) | (0.33) |
| Resistant S. aureus | 128 | 144 (8.04) | 24 | (3.65) | (1.34) |
| Sensitive En. faecalis | 32 | 24 (1.34) | 24 | (3.65) | (1.34) |
| Resistant En. faecalis | 256 | 192 (10.71) | 48 | (7.30) | (2.68) |
Abbreviations: MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration; GEN, gentamicin; Ag-MONs, nanosilver-decorated mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles; Ag-MONs@GEN, gentamicin-loaded nanosilver-decorated mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles; E. coli, Escherichia coli; P. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa; S. aureus, Staphylococcus aureus; En. Faecalis, Enterococcus faecalis. SD, standard deviation.