Enhancing Gentamicin Antibacterial Activity by Co-Encapsulation with Thymoquinone in Liposomal Formulation

• Main Authors: Raghad R. Alzahrani (Author), Manal M. Alkhulaifi (Author), Majed Al Jeraisy (Author), Abdulkareem M. Albekairy (Author), Rizwan Ali (Author), Bahauddeen M. Alrfaei (Author), Salleh N. Ehaideb (Author), Ahmed I. Al-Asmari (Author), Sultan Al Qahtani (Author), Abdulaziz Halwani (Author), Alaa Eldeen B. Yassin (Author), Majed A. Halwani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and Purpose. Gentamicin (GEN) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that cannot be prescribed freely because of its toxicity. Thymoquinone (THQ), a phytochemical, has antibacterial, antioxidant, and toxicity-reducing properties. However, its hydrophobicity and light sensitivity make it challengi...