Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using chlorella vulgaris and evaluation of the antibacterial efficacy against staphylococcus aureus

ABSTRACT

Background: It is well documented that Silver Nanoparticles [SNPs] are potent antimicrobial agents. However, little is known about antimicrobial effects of biologically synthesized SNPs at molecular level. In the present study, efficacy of the green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris in biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and inhibitory effect of the biosynthesized SNPs on growth and virulence of Staphylococcus aureus [S. aureus] were investigated