纳米材料作为治疗剂的生物医学应用

Title:Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials as Therapeutics

Volume: 25 Issue: 12

关键词: 氧化锌纳米材料，诊断，治疗，纳米医学，生物医学应用，治疗剂。

摘要: Background: As nanomaterials possess attractive physicochemical properties, immense research efforts have been channeled towards their development for biological and biomedical applications. In particular, zinc nanomaterials (nZnOs) have shown great potential for use in in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, and as tools for novel antimicrobial treatment, thereby capitalizing on their unique antimicrobial effects.

Methods: We conducted a literature search using databases to retrieve the relevant articles related to the synthesis, properties and current applications of nZnOs in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. A total of 86 publications were selected for inclusion in this review.

Results: Besides studies on the properties and the methodology for the synthesis of nZnOs, many studies have focused on the application of nZnOs as delivery agents, biosensors and antimicrobial agents, as well as in bioimaging.

Conclusion: This review gives an overview of the current development of nZnOs for their potential use as theranostic agents. However, more comprehensive studies are needed to better assess the valuable contributions and the safety of nZnOs in nanomedicine.

Cite this article as:

Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials as Therapeutics, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2018; 25 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867324666170331120328