Table 3. Antimicrobial Activity (MIC and MBC) of 5 mol % Metal Oxide (Cobalt, Zinc, and Copper)-Doped Phosphate Glasses against E. coli, S. aureus, and C. albicansa.
| MIC
in mg/mL |
MBC
in mg/mL |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| microbial strains | UPG | Co | Cu | Zn | Co | Cu | Zn |
| E. coli | >50 | 0.39 | 3.13 | 1.5 | 0.78 | 6.25 | 3.13 |
| S. aureus | >50 | 0.78 | 6.25 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 12.50 | 6.25 |
| C. albicans | >50 | 0.78 | 12.50 | 3.13 | 1.56 | 25 | 6.25 |
a
Broth microdilution assay was performed in the range of 50–0.2 mg/mL. (MIC: minimum inhibitory concentration and MBC: minimum bactericidal concentration).