Synergistic effect of copper( ii ) ions and orthosilicate group in nanosized hydroxyapatite

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• This research investigates the antibacterial properties of copper- and orthosilicate-doped hydroxyapatite.
• Synthesis of nanosized hydroxyapatite with copper ions and orthosilicate groups
• Assessment of antibacterial activity against different bacteria types
• Comparison of effects on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
• Copper and orthosilicate-doped hydroxyapatite demonstrated antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria
• No antibacterial effect was observed against gram-negative bacteria and fungi
• Orthosilicate groups enhanced the antimicrobial efficacy of the material

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