Enhancing the Antagonistic Effects of Gut Bacteria

March 28, 2014

(Nanotechweb) – The human gut microbiota, or the “virtual organ”, plays a crucial role in defining the state of human health and disease. In combination with graphene oxide (GO) it holds potential as a new territory for drug delivery. However, the potential interactions between GO nanocarriers and gut bacteria are poorly understood. Understanding these impacts could generate new insights and opportunities for future medical application in treating human diseases. Now, reporting in Nanotechnology, researchers have systematically investigated the interaction of GO with five of the most common gut bacteria and uncovered some beneficial synergies.