Does nanobiotechnology create new tools to combat microorganisms?

Nanotechnology Reviews

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Marlena K. Zielińska-Górska¹  Ewa Sawosz²  Konrad Górski¹  André Chwalibog³ 

[1] Neuroendocrinology Department, The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences;Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences;Department of Large Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen

关键词: antimicrobial resistance;    drug delivery;    nanobiotechnology;    nanoparticles;    nanotoxicity;   

DOI  :  10.1515/ntrev-2016-0042

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: De Gruyter

【 摘 要 】

Antimicrobial resistance is still a crucial global problem related to the overuse of antibiotics and natural microorganism capability for rapid horizontal evolution. Even new generations of drugs are not able to overcome bacterial defence mechanisms. A novel solution for this immense medical challenge can be nanomaterials. Researchers indicate that modern nanoforms can effectively support and perhaps in the long-term replace traditional bactericidal agents. Because of their unique physicochemical properties, nanotechnology products can exert multiple actions against bacteria, which might be efficient against even multidrug-resistant pathogens. In this review, we discuss the documented achievements and concerns associated with broad potential applications of nanoforms in the fight against microorganisms.

【 授权许可】

CC BY