Table 2.
Antibiotics Damage Mitochondria13
| After 4 days | Ciprofloxacin | Ampicillin | Kanamycin | Tetracycline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Production | -90% | -75% | -80% | -20% |
| ROS | +250% | +200% | +240% | +40% |
| MDA | +90% | +80% | +75% | +20% |
| 8-OHdG | + 100% | +720% | +400% | 230% |
Abbreviations: 8-OHdG, 8-Hydroxyguanosine; ATP, adenosine triphosphate; MDA, malondialdehyde; ROS, reactive oxygen species.