Novel antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles combined with pterostilbene against Staphylococcus aureus via induction of apoptosis-like cell death and downregulation of ribosomal gene expression

AgNPs have been used as antimicrobial agents; however, the potential toxicity of AgNPs limits their application. Combining AgNPs with natural product Pterostilbene significantly enhanced the antibacterial effects and simultaneously prevented toxicity to cells.