This is really neat. But I remain skeptical
> In both instances, a catalytic reaction drives the nanoparticles to produce antimicrobials that kill harmful oral bacteria on site.
So, what happens if I swallow this stuff that I'm putting in my mouth?
> In both instances, a catalytic reaction drives the nanoparticles to produce antimicrobials that kill harmful oral bacteria on site.
So, what happens if I swallow this stuff that I'm putting in my mouth?
Also, your cells are more robust to external reactive oxygen than bacteria.
The catalysis occurs when hydrogen peroxide is "activated" by the magnetite to produce singlet oxygen, which then goes on to damage biofilms and bacterial walls. Your epithelial cells are basically expendable.
Internal ROS isn't good, but that isn't the case here.