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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Selenium Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Examination of Synthesis Techniques and Their Diverse Applications in Medical Research and Toxicology Studies.

Shobana Sampath, Veena Sunderam, M Manjusha, Zodwa Dlamini, Ansel Vishal Lawrance

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In one paragraph

Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
38citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
16.7field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

38 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.

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  15. Recent Progress in Selenium Nanomedicines for Ocular Diseases.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026
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  18. Phytosynthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles fromAnti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Shobana SampathDepartment of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai 600062, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4291-3516
Veena SunderamCentre for Nano Science and Technology, A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai 600025, India.
M ManjushaDepartment of Genetic Engineering, School of Bioengineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur 603203, India.
Zodwa DlaminiSAMRC Precision Oncology Research Unit (PORU), DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Precision Oncology and Cancer Prevention (POCP), Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), University of Pretoria, Hatfield 0028, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-8012-3646
Ansel Vishal LawranceDepartment of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai 600123, India.
Anna University, Chennai · INSouth African Medical Research Council · ZASRM Institute of Science and Technology · INVel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology · IN

Funding

National Research Foundation 138139South African Medical Research Council 23108
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Selenium is a trace and necessary micronutrient for human, animal, and microbial health. Many researchers have recently been interested in selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) due to their biocompatibility, bioavailability, and low toxicity. As a result of their greater bioactivity, selenium nanoparticles are widely employed in a variety of biological applications. Physical, chemical, and biological approaches can all be used to synthesize selenium nanoparticles. Since it uses non-toxic solvents and operates at a suitable temperature, the biological technique is a preferable option. This review article addresses the processes implemented in the synthesis of SeNPs and highlights their medicinal uses, such as the treatment of fungi, bacteria, cancer, and wounds. Furthermore, we discuss the most recent findings on the potential of several biological materials for selenium nanoparticle production. The precursor, extract, process, time, temperature, and other synthesis criteria will be elaborated in conjunction with the product's physical properties (size, shape, and stability). The synergies of SeNP synthesis via various methods aid future researchers in precisely synthesizing SeNPs and using them in desired applications.

Indexed as

Biomedical ResearchNanoparticlesSeleniumTrace ElementsAnimalsBacteriaHumansSeleniumTrace Elementsanticancerbiomedical applicationsbio-synthesiseco-friendlyselenium nanoparticle

Identifiers

PMID38398553
PMCPMC10893520
OpenAlexW4391679575

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Registered trials

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