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Bacterial synthesis of metal nanoparticles as antimicrobials.
Arora, Anika; Lashani, Elham; Turner, Raymond J.
Affiliation
  • Arora A; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Lashani E; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Turner RJ; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Microb Biotechnol ; 17(8): e14549, 2024 08.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39150434
ABSTRACT
Nanoscience, a pivotal field spanning multiple industries, including healthcare, focuses on nanomaterials characterized by their dimensions. These materials are synthesized through conventional chemical and physical methods, often involving costly and energy-intensive processes. Alternatively, biogenic synthesis using bacteria, fungi, or plant extracts offers a potentially sustainable and non-toxic approach for producing metal-based nanoparticles (NP). This eco-friendly synthesis approach not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances features of NP production due to the unique biochemistry of the biological systems. Recent advancements have shown that along with chemically synthesized NPs, biogenic NPs possess significant antimicrobial properties. The inherent biochemistry of bacteria enables the efficient conversion of metal salts into NPs through reduction processes, which are further stabilized by biomolecular capping layers that improve biocompatibility and functional properties. This mini review explores the use of bacteria to produce NPs with antimicrobial activities. Microbial technologies to produce NP antimicrobials have considerable potential to help address the antimicrobial resistance crisis, thus addressing critical health issues aligned with the United Nations Sustainability Goal #3 of good health and well-being.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bacteria / Metal Nanoparticles / Anti-Infective Agents Language: En Journal: Microb Biotechnol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Country of publication:

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bacteria / Metal Nanoparticles / Anti-Infective Agents Language: En Journal: Microb Biotechnol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Country of publication: