Updates for Silver Nanoparticles' Applications in Medical Field: A Review Article

Abstract

Nanoparticles are now at the leading center of attention in scientific investigations and applications when it comes to clinical practices, mainly within the scope of nanomedicine. They possess physicochemical properties that allow them to perform biologically in ways traditional materials would never achieve; hence, they enable useful advancements in drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies. For instance, Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) attracted tremendous interest recently within the medical field owing to their unique properties that enable them to be used applicatively within diagnostics and therapeutics. Recent literature has placed a significant emphasis on Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), primarily resulting from their new properties and huge potential applications in various biomedical fields, especially for cancer treatment. The current paper presents an overview of existing research concerning nanoparticles of all sorts, their applications, and technological advancement driven based on improving efficacy within the realm of medicine. It also compiles current findings on the preparation, modes of action, uses, and safety issues of AgNPs, focusing mainly on their role in fighting multidrug-resistant infections, cancer therapy, and possible toxicity.

Keywords:

Silver nanoparticles, medical field, cancer, antimicrobial

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