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Table 3 MIC and MBC values of Ag+, Zn2+ and Ag+ + Zn2+ solutions against E. faecalis

From: Synergistic mechanism of Ag+–Zn2+ in anti-bacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis and its application against dentin infection

Groups

AgNO3 + Zn(NO3)2·6H2O (× 10−2 mg/mL)

MIC

MBC96

Ag+

6.4 + 0

12.8 + 0

Zn2+

–

–

Ag+–Zn2+

 1:1

6.4 + 11.2

12.8 + 22.4

 1:3

6.4 + 33.6

12.8 + 67.2

 1:6

6.4 + 67.2

12.8 + 134.4

 1:9

6.4 + 100.8

12.8 + 201.6

 1:12

6.4 + 134.4

6.4 + 134.4

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Journal of Nanobiotechnology

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