refers 'small'which ranges from 10 to 100 nm in size. Silver and gold nanoparticles can be
synthesized at nanoscale and have unique biological properties like antibacterial,
antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor activity. In
this mini review, we shall discuss the various applications of silver and gold nanoparticles
(AuNPs) in the field of therapy, imaging, biomedical devices and in cancer diagnosis. The …
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Background Current treatments for acne are often accompanied by undesirable side effects
and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Gold and silver nanoparticles are an emerging
treatment method with potentially fewer adverse effects. Objective To evaluate current
literature discussing the various uses of gold and silver nanoparticles in the potential
treatment of acne vulgaris. Materials and methods A search of PubMed, EMBASE, and
SCOPUS databases was conducted through April 22, 2020 to identify studies using gold or …