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However, the PAE-like effect of PTAs has not been investigated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study focuses on the PAE-like effect of representative PTAs, namely IR780 nanoparticles (NPs) and indocyanine green (ICG), against MRSA and a CRE isolate. The effects of PTA type, bacterial species, PTA concentration, and near-infrared irradiation duration on the PAE-like effect were systematically evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Results showed that the PAE-like effect of these PTAs against MRSA and a CRE isolate was evident. Further experiments showed that the PAE-like effect was affected by PTA type, bacterial species, PTA concentration, and near-infrared irradiation duration. Furthermore, the PAE-like effect of IR780 NPs was enhanced by 34.6% when a targeting group was conjugated to its nanostructure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mechanism of the PAE-like effect of PTAs against MRSA is suggested to be related to thermally induced damage. 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