Journal of Controlled Release,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
358, P. 476 - 497
Published: May 15, 2023
Antiviral
peptides
and
antiviral
polysaccharides
can
play
a
major
role
in
the
prevention
treatment
of
emerging
viral
health
problems.
These
compounds
are
biocompatible,
environmentally
friendly,
non-toxic,
cost-effective,
yet
poorly
water
soluble
vulnerable
to
enzymatic
(protease)
degradation
within
aggressive
intercellular
microenvironment.
Therefore,
they
should
be
properly
protected
delivered
viruses
host
cells
by
well-designed
nanocarriers
that
mimic
terms
size,
morphology,
smart
function.
This
literature
review
is
meant
introduce
latest
advances
(mainly
past
five
years)
nano-assemblies
comprising
or
polysaccharides.
To
best
our
knowledge,
there
no
similar
study
has
solely
sufficiently
investigated
such
nanomaterials
partially
totally
derived
from
nature.
The
rational
classification
microorganism-,
plant-,
animal-derived
polysaccharide
peptide
delivering
exploration
their
relevant
applications
will
clarify
promising
capacity
these
state-of-the-art
materials
for
number
technologies
developed
inactivate
viruses.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(4)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Abstract
The
global
pandemic
and
excessive
use
of
antibiotics
have
raised
concerns
about
environmental
health,
efforts
are
being
made
to
develop
alternative
bactericidal
agents
for
disinfection.
Metal‐based
nanomaterials
their
derivatives
emerged
as
promising
candidates
antibacterial
due
broad‐spectrum
activity,
friendliness,
excellent
biocompatibility.
However,
the
reported
mechanisms
these
materials
complex
lack
a
comprehensive
understanding
from
coherent
perspective.
To
address
this
issue,
new
perspective
is
proposed
in
review
demonstrate
toxic
activities
metal‐based
terms
energy
conversion
electron
transfer.
First,
antimicrobial
different
discussed,
advanced
research
progresses
summarized.
Then,
biological
intelligence
applications
materials,
such
biomedical
implants,
stimuli‐responsive
electronic
devices,
monitoring,
concluded
based
on
trappable
electrical
signals
Finally,
current
improvement
strategies,
future
challenges,
possible
resolutions
outlined
provide
insights
into
behaviors
offer
valuable
inspiration
instructional
suggestions
building
intelligent
health.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. e18734 - e18734
Published: July 27, 2023
Bananas
are
among
the
most
produced
and
consumed
fruit
all
over
world.
However,
a
vast
amount
of
banana
biomass
is
generated
because
trees
bear
only
once
in
their
lifetime.
This
massive
waste
either
disposed
agricultural
fields,
combusted,
or
dumped
at
plantations,
thus
posing
environmental
concerns.
Nanocellulose
(NC)
extraction
from
this
source
can
be
one
approach
to
improve
value
biomass.
Owing
its
superb
properties,
such
as
high
surface
area
aspect
ratio,
good
tensile
strength,
thermal
stability,
has
facilitated
nanocellulose
application
food
industry
functional
ingredient,
an
additive
packaging.
In
review,
two
different
applications
NC
were
identified:
(i)
packaging
(ii)
stabilizers.
Relevant
publications
reviewed,
focusing
on
several
additives,
well
safety
regulatory
aspects.
Ultimately,
further
research
required
prompt
perspicuous
conclusion
about
safety,
potential
hazards
applications,
validated
standards
for
future
commercialization.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 354 - 354
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
antimicrobial
activity
citrate-stabilized
sols
cerium
oxide
nanoparticles
at
different
concentrations
via
microbiological
methods
and
compare
effect
with
peroxidase
nanoceria
for
subsequent
development
a
regeneration-stimulating
medical
and/or
veterinary
wound-healing
product
providing
new
types
action.
object
synthesized
from
aqueous
solutions
(III)
nitrate
hexahydrate
citric
acid
(the
size
3–5
nm,
their
aggregates
were
60–130
nm).
Nanoceria
wide
range
(10−1–10−6
M)
as
well
powder
dry
substance)
used.
Both
bacterial
fungal
strains
(Bacillus
subtilis,
Bacillus
cereus,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Escherichia
coli,
Proteus
vulgaris,
Candida
albicans,
Aspergillus
brasielensis)
used
studies.
investigated
across
using
three
sequentially;
studied
by
examining
diffusion
into
agar,
serial
dilution
method
detect
minimum
inhibitory
bactericidal
concentrations,
and,
finally,
gas
chromatography
mass-selective
detection
performed
inhibition
E.
coli’s
growth.
To
redox
nanocerium,
we
intensity
chemiluminescence
in
oxidation
reaction
luminol
presence
hydrogen
peroxide.
As
result
study’s
use
agar
followed
sowing,
no
significant
evidence
found.
At
same
time,
current
against
coli
mass
spectrometry,
ability
significantly
inhibit
growth
reproduction
microorganisms
after
24
h
particular,
48
incubation
10−2–10−5
M
(48–95%
reduction
number
microbes
dose-dependent
effect)
determined
optimum
concentration.
A
reliable
coated
citrate
established,
increasing
proportion
concentration,
confirming
oxidative
mechanism
action
nanoceria.
Thus,
have
bacteriostatic
effect,
which
is
most
pronounced
10−2–10−3
M.
Unlike
effects
classical
antiseptics,
manifested
2
days
increased
during
observation.
nanomaterials,
it
advisable
not
qualitative
semi-quantitative
methods;
rather,
employment
more
accurate
quantitative
advised,
chromatography–mass
several
incubation.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 932 - 932
Published: July 12, 2024
Cancer
remains
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
with
traditional
therapies
like
surgery,
chemotherapy,
and
radiation
often
accompanied
by
systemic
toxicity
damage
to
healthy
tissues.
Despite
progress
in
treatment,
these
approaches
have
limitations
such
as
non-specific
targeting,
toxicity,
resistance
development
cancer
cells.
In
recent
years,
nanotechnology
has
emerged
revolutionary
frontier
therapy,
offering
potential
solutions
challenges.
Nanoparticles,
due
their
unique
physical
chemical
properties,
can
carry
therapeutic
payloads,
navigate
biological
barriers,
selectively
target
Metal-based
nanoparticles,
particular,
offer
properties
suitable
for
various
applications.
Recent
advancements
focused
on
the
integration
of
metal-based
nanoparticles
enhance
efficacy
precision
photodynamic
therapy.
Integrating
into
therapy
represents
paradigm
shift,
enabling
strategies
enhanced
specificity
reduced
off-target
effects.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
understanding
pivotal
role
We
explore
mechanisms,
biocompatibility,
applications
highlighting
challenges
use,
well
combining
nanoparticles/photodynamic
other
synergistic
approach
treatment.
