Silver nanoparticles in nanomedicine: Synthesis, biomedical applications and safety considerations | ||
| Octahedron Drug Research | ||
| Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2025, Pages 24-34 PDF (512.38 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/odr.2025.379922.1049 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hend Diaa Abdullah* ; Abd Elhakim Ramadan; Rawda Mofed Gamal; Esraa Mohammad Helmy; Asmaa Mohammed Alsaadany; Omnia Emad Khedr; Aya Elgaraihy tawfeek; Basma Elsayed Hegazy; Basant Khalid elzoghbi; Radwa Yasser Elsherbiny; Rana ElSebaey Ahmed; Sahar Tawakul Mosa; Sohair Adel Abdellateef; Faten Mohsen Elsayed; Marwa Akram Nasser; Menna Mansour Elsharkawy; Nada Saad Ahmed; Nada Saad Glala; Noran Ayman Mohamed; Norhan Elsayed Youns; Nourhan Abdelkader Metwally; Haidy Hany Mohamed; Hend Ayman Mohamed; Islam Kamal Abdullah | ||
| 23 December street | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Silver nanoparticles have emerged as a crucial component in nanomedicine due to their unique physicochemical properties and broad therapeutic potential. This review focuses on the chemical synthesis and the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using eco-friendly biological methods, such as plant extracts, microbial processes, and biopolymer-assisted and enzyme-assisted synthesis. The green synthesis approaches offer sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical methods while ensuring biocompatibility and minimizing toxicity. The review highlights the diverse biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles, particularly their antibacterial, antibiofilm, anticancer, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Furthermore, silver nanoparticles demonstrate potential in the management of diabetes, osteomyelitis, and vector control (malaria). Despite these advantages, concerns regarding the potential toxicity and long-term accumulation in the body. Studies indicate possible neurotoxic effects, cytotoxicity, and off-target toxicity. The review highlights the necessity for refined synthesis techniques, specific applications, and comprehensive clinical research to guarantee the safe and effective use of it in the medical and industrial sectors. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Green Synthesis; Silver Nanoparticles; Antimicrobial; Antibacterial; Antifungal | ||
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