Antimicrobial carbon materials-based quantum dots: From synthesis strategies to antibacterial properties for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in wound healing

I Zare, SZ Nasab, A Rahi, A Ghaee… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2025 - Elsevier
The emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR) pathogens and the rapid depletion of the
antibiotic arsenal have sparked interest in discovering and developing innovative …

[HTML][HTML] Metronidazole Delivery Strategies: Optimizing Cancer Therapy through Novel Approaches for Enhanced Delivery, Cytotoxicity, and Side Effect Reduction

H Ahmadi, M Heydari, M Abdouss, Z Jamalpoor… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metronidazole (MTZ) is a vital antimicrobial agent widely used in the treatment of various
infections. However, its limited bioavailability and associated side effects necessitate the …

Nano zinc oxide-functionalized nanofibrous microspheres: a bioactive hybrid platform with antimicrobial, regenerative and hemostatic activities

WM Metwally, SE El-Habashy, NA El-Nikhely… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bioactive hybrid constructs are at the cutting edge of innovative biomaterials. PLA
nanofibrous microspheres (NF-MS) were functionalized with zinc oxide nanoparticles …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced Antioxidant Activity and Reduced Cytotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by Different Humic Materials

MV Zykova, AB Volikov, EE Buyko, KA Bratishko… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current article describes the biological activity of new biomaterials combining the
“green” properties of humic substances (HSs) and silver nanoparticles. The aim is to …

Synthesis of cytocompatible gum Arabic–encapsulated silver nitroprusside nanocomposites for inhibition of bacterial pathogens and food safety applications

A Sathiyaseelan, Y Lu, S Ryu, L Zhang… - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Silver nitroprusside (AgN) exhibits significant antibacterial activity; however, its inherent
toxicity poses a major concern. This study synthesized AgN with enhanced antibacterial …

Exploring the co-crystallization of kojic acid with silver (I), copper (II), zinc (II), and gallium (III) for potential antibacterial applications

R Sun, L Casali, RJ Turner, D Braga, F Grepioni - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Co-crystallization of kojic acid (HKA) with silver (I), copper (II), zinc (II), or gallium (III) salts
yielded three 1D coordination polymers and one 0D complex in which kojic acid was …

Fluorinated N-Heterocyclic Carbene Silver(I) Complexes with High Cancer Cell Selectivity

OS King, BJ Hofmann, AE Boakye-Smith… - …, 2024 - ACS Publications
This work presents the synthesis of five new functionalized (benz) imidazolium N-
heterocyclic (NHC) ligands (L) and four new (benz) imidazole silver (I) NHC (Ag (I)-NHC) …

Tissue‐adhesive, antibacterial, naturally‐derived polymer hydrogels as wound dressings for infected and chronic wound healing

Y Shen, Z Zhang, X Chen, C He - Journal of Polymer Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial infections are common during skin wound healing, which can interrupt the healing
process, delay wound healing and seriously affect the quality of life. Long‐term antibiotic …

Dermatological Nanotechnology: Gelatin films with O/W emulsions for skin lesion repair

AM Sosa, BE Berín, C Cottet, MJ Prieto… - European Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
The development of films, scaffolds, hydrogels, and other innovations based on biopolymers
for the treatment of skin injuries is on the rise. Therefore, it is important to focus on their …

Clinically relevant evaluation of the antimicrobial and anti‐inflammatory properties of nanocrystalline and nanomolecular silver

MW Pletts, RE Burrell - Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Burns and chronic wounds present significant challenges in wound management due to
risks of infection, excessive inflammation, and prolonged healing. Silver‐based treatments …