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Gold Nanoparticles in Nanobiotechnology: From Synthesis to Biosensing Applications.

Arun Karnwal, Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Inderpal Devgon, Jyotsna Devgon, Gaurav Pant, Mitali Panchpuri, Akil Ahmad, Mohammed B Alshammari, Kaizar Hossain, Gaurav Kumar

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Review in ACS omega, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 57 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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57citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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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

57 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  20. Targeted photodynamic therapy for MCF-7 breast cancer using antibody-conjugated, green-synthesized gold nanoparticles loaded with hypericin: a proof of concept.Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · 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

10 authors.

Arun KarnwalSchool of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.
Rohan Samir Kumar SachanSchool of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.
Inderpal DevgonSchool of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.
Jyotsna DevgonCentre for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research, Adesh University, Bathinda 151101, Punjab, India.
Gaurav PantDepartment of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India.
Mitali PanchpuriSchool of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics, DIT University, Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India.
Akil AhmadDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4912-287X
Mohammed B AlshammariDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Kaizar HossainDepartment of Environmental Science, Asutosh College, University of Calcutta, 92, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata 700026, West Bengal, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-6161
Gaurav KumarSchool of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanobiotechnology has ushered in a new era of scientific discovery where the unique properties of nanomaterials, such as gold nanoparticles, have been harnessed for a wide array of applications. This review explores gold nanoparticles' synthesis, properties, and multidisciplinary applications, focusing on their role as biosensors. Gold nanoparticles possess exceptional physicochemical attributes, including size-dependent optical properties, biocompatibility, and ease of functionalization, making them promising candidates for the development of biosensing platforms. The review begins by providing a comprehensive overview of gold nanoparticle synthesis techniques, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches. It then delves into the remarkable properties that underpin their success in biosensing, such as localized surface plasmon resonance and enhanced surface area. The discussion also includes the functionalization strategies that enable specific binding to biomolecules, enhancing the sensitivity and selectivity of gold-nanoparticle-based biosensors. Furthermore, this review surveys the diverse applications of gold nanoparticles in biosensing, encompassing diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and drug delivery. The multidisciplinary nature of these applications underscores the versatility and potential of gold nanoparticles in addressing complex challenges in healthcare and environmental science. The review emphasizes the pressing need for further exploration and research in the field of nanobiotechnology, particularly regarding the synthesis, properties, and biosensing applications of gold nanoparticles. With their exceptional physicochemical attributes and versatile functionalities, gold nanoparticles present a promising avenue for addressing complex challenges in healthcare and environmental science, making it imperative to advance our understanding of their synthesis, properties, and applications for enhanced biosensing capabilities and broader scientific innovation.

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PMCPMC11256298

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