ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) as Potential Antiviral Agents: Synthesis, Biophysical Properties, Safety, Challenges and Future Directions─Update Review.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Anti-inflammatory activity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs): An Updated Systematic review from in vivo, and in vitro studies.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Pooled it
- Biocompatibility and Multifunctional Biological Evaluation of Flower-Shaped Ag₂CO₃ and Ag/Ag₂CO₃ Nanostructures in Diabetic Albino Mice.Applied biochemistry and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Nanoparticle-Based Targeted Drug-Delivery Systems for Cardiomyopathy: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles From Various Leaves Extract: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial Activities and Inhibitory Effect on Glutathione S-Transferase.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Green synthesis of spheroid silver nanoparticles using cyanobacteria with multifunctional biological activities.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Statistical optimization of eco-friendly synthesized silver nanoparticles using Discopodium penninervium Hochst leaf extract for enhanced antimicrobial efficacy.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Differential Effects of Chitosan-Salicylic Acid Nanocomposite and Salicylic Acid on Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Cucumber.Polymers · 2025Article
- Tailoring innovative silver nanoparticles for modern medicine: The importance of size and shape control and functional modifications.Materials today. Bio · 2025Review
- Advanced molecular tools for surveillance and management of tobamoviruses.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Review
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Abstract
AgNPs have gained significant attention due to their unique physicochemical properties, making them valuable across a range of fields including medicine, textiles, and household products. With their strong antimicrobial and antiviral properties, AgNPs have shown promise in treating infections, particularly in wound care management. This review explores the mechanisms underlying the antiviral activities of AgNPs, as well as the methods used for their synthesis, which include physical, chemical, and biological approaches. The review also addresses the potential limitations of AgNPs, including their cytotoxicity to humans and the environment. The interaction between AgNPs and microorganisms, particularly viruses, varies based on synthesis methods and particle morphology. As viral infections, including resistant strains, present major global health challenges, there is a growing need for alternative antiviral therapies. Metal nanoparticles like AgNPs offer potential advantages over conventional antiviral drugs due to their broad target range, which reduces the likelihood of resistance development. This review highlights AgNPs' effectiveness against a variety of viruses, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and respiratory syncytial virus, and discusses their potential for use in novel antiviral treatments. The review also examines AgNPs' toxicity, offering insights into their future therapeutic roles.
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