Effect of size, shape and surface functionalization on the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles

A Menichetti, A Mavridi-Printezi, D Mordini… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most investigated antibacterial agents against
multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens. They can lead to cellular death by means of different …

Selenium nanoparticles: A review on synthesis and biomedical applications

N Bisht, P Phalswal, PK Khanna - Materials Advances, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Selenium is a trace and essential micronutrient for the health of humans, animals, and
microorganisms. Recently, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) attracted the interest of many …

Nanotechnology as a promising approach to combat multidrug resistant bacteria: a comprehensive review and future perspectives

HF Hetta, YN Ramadan, AI Al-Harbi, E A. Ahmed… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The wide spread of antibiotic resistance has been alarming in recent years and poses a
serious global hazard to public health as it leads to millions of deaths all over the world. The …

Microbiologically-synthesized nanoparticles and their role in silencing the biofilm signaling cascade

D Lahiri, M Nag, HI Sheikh, T Sarkar… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The emergence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has led to the search for alternate
antimicrobial treatment strategies. Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) for efficient penetration …

Metal oxide nanoparticles against bacterial biofilms: Perspectives and limitations

L Shkodenko, I Kassirov, E Koshel - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
At present, there is an urgent need in medicine and industry to develop new approaches to
eliminate bacterial biofilms. Considering the low efficiency of classical approaches to biofilm …

Interactions of gold and silver nanoparticles with bacterial biofilms: Molecular interactions behind inhibition and resistance

AS Joshi, P Singh, I Mijakovic - International Journal of Molecular …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Many bacteria have the capability to form a three-dimensional, strongly adherent network
called 'biofilm'. Biofilms provide adherence, resourcing nutrients and offer protection to …

From antibacterial to antibiofilm targeting: an emerging paradigm shift in the development of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs)

EA Saverina, NA Frolov, OA Kamanina… - ACS Infectious …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In a previous development stage, mostly individual antibacterial activity was a target in the
optimization of biologically active compounds and antiseptic agents. Although this targeting …

Application of light scattering techniques to nanoparticle characterization and development

PM Carvalho, MR Felício, NC Santos… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Over the years, the scientific importance of nanoparticles for biomedical applications has
increased. The high stability and biocompatibility, together with the low toxicity of the …

Modern developments in the application and function of metal/metal oxide nanocomposite–based antibacterial agents

YF Mustafa - BioNanoScience, 2023 - Springer
Significant health issues have lately been brought on by the dramatic increase in pathogenic
microbes that are resistant to antibiotics. To manage or fight infections brought on by …

Recent advances in nanoparticles as antibacterial agent

M Ozdal, S Gurkok - ADMET and DMPK, 2022 - hrcak.srce.hr
Sažetak Recently, the rapid increase in antibiotic-resistant pathogens has caused serious
health problems. Researchers are searching for alternative antimicrobial substances to …