BMC Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
potential
antibacterial
applications
of
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
enhanced
with
silver
(Ag)
using
plant
gel
(ZnO-AgO
NPs).
The
problem
addressed
is
increasing
prevalence
pathogenic
bacteria
and
need
for
new,
effective
antimicrobial
agents.
ZnO
NPs
possess
distinctive
physicochemical
properties
that
enable
them
to
selectively
target
bacterial
cells.
Their
small
size
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio
allow
efficient
cellular
uptake
interaction
In
this
study,
average
synthesized
ZnO-Ag
was
77.1
nm,
a
significant
standard
deviation
33.7
indicating
wide
distribution.
demonstrated
remarkable
efficacy
against
gram-negative
gram-positive
bacteria,
inhibition
zones
14.33
mm
E.
coli
15.66
B.
subtilis
at
concentration
300
µg/ml.
Minimum
inhibitory
concentrations
(MIC)
were
determined
be
100
µg/ml
75
S.
saprophyticus
.
Additionally,
exhibited
excellent
biocompatibility,
making
appropriate
various
pharmacological
uses.
utilizes
Ferula
latisecta
gels,
offering
sustainable
eco-friendly
approach
nanoparticle
synthesis.
Incorporating
Ag
into
significantly
enhances
their
properties,
combined
results
showing
great
effects
on
microbes.
findings
suggest
could
promising
candidate
addressing
challenges
posed
by
drug-resistant
infections
enhancing
treatments.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. e42739 - e42739
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
This
review
explores
the
synergistic
potential
of
natural
products
and
nanotechnology
for
viral
infections,
highlighting
key
antiviral,
immunomodulatory,
antioxidant
properties
to
combat
pandemics
caused
by
highly
infectious
viruses.
These
often
result
in
severe
public
health
crises,
particularly
affecting
vulnerable
populations
due
respiratory
complications
increased
mortality
rates.
A
cytokine
storm
is
initiated
when
an
overload
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
chemokines
released,
leading
a
systemic
inflammatory
response.
Viral
mutations
limited
availability
effective
drugs,
vaccines,
therapies
contribute
continuous
transmission
virus.
The
coronavirus
disease-19
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
sparked
renewed
interest
product-derived
antivirals.
efficacy
traditional
medicines
against
infections
examined.
Their
anti-inflammatory,
are
highlighted.
discusses
how
enhances
herbal
combating
infections.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 379 - 379
Published: March 17, 2025
Targeted
nanomaterials
are
at
the
forefront
of
advancements
in
nanomedicine
due
to
their
unique
and
versatile
properties.
These
include
nanoscale
size,
shape,
surface
chemistry,
mechanical
flexibility,
fluorescence,
optical
behavior,
magnetic
electronic
characteristics,
as
well
biocompatibility
biodegradability.
attributes
enable
application
across
diverse
fields,
including
drug
delivery.
This
review
explores
fundamental
characteristics
emphasizes
importance
clinical
applications.
It
further
delves
into
methodologies
for
nanoparticle
programming
alongside
discussions
on
trials
case
studies.
We
discussed
some
promising
nanomaterials,
such
polymeric
nanoparticles,
carbon-based
metallic
role
biomedical
underscores
significant
translating
applications
highlights
potential
these
innovative
approaches
revolutionizing
medical
field.
BioNanoScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 3455 - 3475
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
wounds
continue
to
pose
severe
threats
public
health
and
the
global
economy.
This
is
because
healing
process
hindered
by
several
factors,
such
as
bacterial
infections,
comorbid
conditions,
age,
lifestyle.
Medical
wound
therapy
currently
based
on
long-term
antibiotic
use,
its
activity
has
been
limited
various
including
treatment
efficacy,
toxicity,
increased
risk
of
opportunistic
infections.
The
advent
novel
techniques
nanotechnology
can
provide
sustainable
platforms
for
developing
reliable,
cost-effective,
innovative
interventions.
In
this
context,
plant
extract-synthesized
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
have
become
attractive
clinical
community
their
wide
range
biological
properties,
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory,
effects.
These
AgNPs
could
be
used
in
development
better
dressings
wounds.
review
aims
readers
with
recent
advances
application
care
management.
article
provides
a
general
overview
process,
prevalence
wounds,
economic
impact
chronic
addition,
limitations
conventional
strategies
need
alternative
approaches
are
discussed.
Finally,
studies
that
antimicrobial
activities,
highlighted.
Graphical
International Journal of Scientific Research in Science Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 164 - 180
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Breast
cancer
continues
to
rank
as
a
predominant
cause
of
illness
and
death
among
women
globally,
emphasizing
the
critical
need
for
innovative
effective
treatment
approaches.
Traditional
methods
such
chemotherapy,
surgery,
radiation
therapy
often
face
limitations,
including
toxicity,
resistance,
non-specific
targeting.
In
recent
years,
advancements
in
nanotechnology
have
brought
about
transformative
solutions,
with
nanoengineered
copper
emerging
frontrunner.
Nanoengineered
copper’s
unique
properties-
its
catalytic
capabilities,
biocompatibility,
potential
surface
modification-
offer
unprecedented
opportunities
revolutionize
breast
care.
These
nanoparticles
not
only
enable
precise
targeting
cells
but
also
improve
diagnostic
accuracy
through
advanced
imaging
techniques.
Furthermore,
their
application
photothermal
photodynamic
therapies
provides
dual
approach
destroying
while
minimizing
harm
healthy
tissues.
With
ability
modulate
tumor
microenvironment
act
platform
combination
therapies,
holds
immense
promise
both
early
detection
treatment.
This
article
explores
wide-ranging
applications
copper,
from
innovations
therapeutic
breakthroughs,
underscoring
redefine
management
patient
outcomes.
