Exploring the Potential of Metal Nanoparticles as a Possible Therapeutic Adjunct for Covid-19 Infection.
Proc Natl Acad Sci India Sect B Biol Sci
; 92(3): 511-521, 2022.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1943498
ABSTRACT
The WHO has declared the Covid-19 outbreak as a global health emergency with a mortality rate of approximately 3%, across 200 countries. There has been a considerable risk involved with drug repurposing in Covid-19 treatment, particularly in patients with underlying chronic disorders. Intervention of appropriate adjunct to primary drug therapy at subclinical or clinical doses may help to reduce unintended consequences involved in Covid-19 therapy. Metal nanoparticles due to their intrinsic structural and functional properties, not only contribute to anti-viral properties but also help to reduce the risk for associated complications. Although, silver nanoparticles hold great promise as an effective biocidal agent, while other metal nanoparticles also fueled interest against virus infection. The present review discusses the important properties of selected metal nanoparticles, their antiviral principle with possible toxic consequences, provides invaluable information for scientists and clinicians about an appropriate metal nanoparticle as an adjunct for Covid-19 treatment.
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Proc Natl Acad Sci India Sect B Biol Sci
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2022
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